Military uses schools for counterinsurgency
Save as PDF
Anne Marxze Umil | Oct 2, 2012
POSTS FOR "Indigenous Peoples Rights"
ADVERTISEMENT
Suspected Cafgu members attack Lumad protest camp in Bukidnon
Suspected Cafgu members attack Lumad protest camp in Bukidnon
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
The Lumad families left their community and set up a protest camp in Bukidnon after their village leader Jimmy Liguyon was killed by Alde "Butchoy" Salusad of the New Indigenous Peoples’ Army Reform (NIPAR) and his father, Nonong Salusad, a member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographic Unit (CAFGU). But paramilitary forces continue to attack them with impunity.
40 years after, martial law activists still clamor for justice
40 years after, martial law activists still clamor for justice
ByRONALYN V. OLEA
“Forty is not just a number to remember but a reminder of the length of time we have been fighting impunity and for the attainment of justice. “ – Marie Hilao-Enriquez, Karapatan
‘Scourges’ such as mining, military aggression slammed at Int’l Day of Indigenous Peoples
‘Scourges’ such as mining, military aggression slammed at Int’l Day of Indigenous Peoples
'Scourges' such as mining, military aggression slammed at Int'l Day of Indigenous Peoples (Photos by Gregorio "Jhun" Dantes / bulatlat.com)
Nelson Mallari: Hero of the Aetas, champion of people’s rights
Nelson Mallari: Hero of the Aetas, champion of people’s rights
By RONALYN V. OLEA
He was an Aeta who held his head up high while fighting for the rights of Aetas, indigenous peoples, and oppressed sectors of Philippine society. Ka Nelson was a “treasure of the Aeta people.”
Conditional Cash Transfers, from beneficiaries’ view
Conditional Cash Transfers, from beneficiaries’ view
Stories from CCT communities give us a picture that is different from how government describes the positive impact of its anti-poverty program.
Palm oil plantation impoverishes indigenous people in Opol, Misamis Oriental
Palm oil plantation impoverishes indigenous people in Opol, Misamis Oriental
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Their land and means of livelihood were taken away from them, their culture trampled upon, all in the name of public-private partnerships and foreign corporate interests.
Related story: ‘They took our land by force’
Related video: Palm oil plantation uses toxic chemicals
Advocacy group for indigenous peoples pushes agenda for education
Advocacy group for indigenous peoples pushes agenda for education
By INA ALLECO SILVERIO
Since 2009, militarization has caused the closure of schools and disruption of classes in the rural areas of Mindanao.
Benguet lass, friend, victims of rape by Army officer, fail to join graduation rites
Benguet lass, friend, victims of rape by Army officer, fail to join graduation rites
By LYN V. RAMO
The Army captain enticed the young, poor teenage girls with gifts and trips, until he had his way and the girls’ future were forever shattered.
Moro rights group protests vs Aquino’s ‘all-out justice,’ urges the people to defend human rights
Moro rights group protests vs Aquino’s ‘all-out justice,’ urges the people to defend human rights
Moro rights group protests vs Aquino's 'all-out justice,' urges the people to defend human rights
(Click to view larger image. Photos courtesy of KAWAGIB )
When bringing education to underserved Blaans is being deemed as an act of rebellion
When bringing education to underserved Blaans is being deemed as an act of rebellion
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
"Why is it becoming harder to be of service to your fellow Blaan? What does the government want us to do?" - Blaan Teacher
SECOND PART: Encampment in communities, instilling fear, part of ‘peace and development’ operations?
Sidebar: Neglected, Blaans unite, empower themselves
Sidebar: News in Pictures: Suffer the little children to go to this school
Sidebar: Slideshow: In Upper Suyan Village, children suffer the worst from poverty, militarization
BE A BULATLAT PATRON
A community of readers and supporters that help us sustain our operations through microdonations for as low as $1.