Exit, No Entry
The Aytas in sitio Sapang Kawayan, barangay Ayanguren in Capas, Tarlac are defending their ancestral domain against the incursion of government agency and large corporations.
Exit, No Entry
POSTS FOR "Indigenous Peoples Rights"
Military told to stop harassing woman Lumad leader’s kin
Military told to stop harassing woman Lumad leader’s kin
“We in UP hold Bai and all Lumad leaders in very high esteem – for her incredible strength and leadership, for standing for her advocacy and for defending her tribe. She’s very strong and vocal. There is no way we could silence Bai.”
Olongapo court junks terror case vs 2 Aeta farmers
Olongapo court junks terror case vs 2 Aeta farmers
A local court said that two Aeta farmers charged with terrorism were just running at the moment of their arrest, and thus, their warrantless arrest was unlawful.
Siblings in bakwit school, Inday and Toper mark the culmination of their education
Siblings in bakwit school, Inday and Toper mark the culmination of their education
The last four years for Lumad students like Inday and Toper seemed like a tug-of-war struggling for their right to learn, and fighting for their return to their ancestral lands.
Defense of Lumad schools, sanctuaries sought as attacks continue
Defense of Lumad schools, sanctuaries sought as attacks continue
“It hurts to see our school built on our unity as a community being shut down. It hurts that they are not respecting our rights.”
Lumad teacher, student recount ‘psychological torture’ while in police custody
Lumad teacher, student recount ‘psychological torture’ while in police custody
“They told me we wouldn’t be released unless we admit to being rebels.” -- Lumad teacher
Freed Lumad students: Is it wrong to learn and dream?
Freed Lumad students: Is it wrong to learn and dream?
“When does it become wrong to protect our lands? When does it become wrong to go to school, to learn and to dream of becoming a graduate?”
Prosecution junks charges against 7 Lumad teachers, students
Prosecution junks charges against 7 Lumad teachers, students
“The victory of the Bakwit School 7 is a testament to the truth and the legitimacy of the calls of the Lumad and the existence of the Bakwit School. This victory only proves that the NTF-ELCAC only peddles lies and that their stories bear no truth nor any weight when it comes to the fight for social justice."
Bishop, 5 others face child abuse charges for providing sanctuary to Lumad children
Bishop, 5 others face child abuse charges for providing sanctuary to Lumad children
According to their lawyer, there was no preliminary investigation conducted. The accused also did not receive a copy of the subpoena, affidavits of the complainants and other pertinent documents about the case.
On 18th birthday, detained Lumad student in Cebu barred from getting cake from child rights activists
On 18th birthday, detained Lumad student in Cebu barred from getting cake from child rights activists
As President Rodrigo Duterte feasted during his “humble” birthday celebration yesterday, a detained Lumad student was deprived of celebrating her 18th birthday with family and supporters in a social welfare facility in Cebu City.
Missing Lumad human rights worker turns up under arrest in Butuan City
Missing Lumad human rights worker turns up under arrest in Butuan City
Caraga police has announced late this afternoon that they arrested Renalyn Tejero.
‘Inhumane’ | Group raises alarm on worsening health of detained Lumad student, chieftain
‘Inhumane’ | Group raises alarm on worsening health of detained Lumad student, chieftain
Detained Grade 10 student Esmelito Oribawan and Datu Benito Bay-ao have fallen ill in jail.
Detained Lumad teacher transferred to another facility without lawyers’ knowledge
Detained Lumad teacher transferred to another facility without lawyers’ knowledge
PCol. Robert Limbawan said volunteer teacher Roshelle Porcadilla has been brought to the Police Regional Office-7 under the orders of Philippine National Police chief Debold Sinas.
#Bulatlat20 | Filling the gaps
#Bulatlat20 | Filling the gaps
"Conventional wisdom and education taught us about “balance” and “objectivity” and even “neutrality”. These do not always translate to fairness and sometimes can mask the context and nuances of events amid deadlines."
7 of 13 Lumad students being sent back to Mindanao ‘without legal authority’
7 of 13 Lumad students being sent back to Mindanao ‘without legal authority’
The SOS Network denounced what it called "illegal transport of minors" by authorities.
‘Rescue’ came as a surprise, says host of the Lumad bakwit school
‘Rescue’ came as a surprise, says host of the Lumad bakwit school
Due to the COVID-19 lockdown imposed last year, students were not able to return to their communities. But with the government's easing of travel restrictions, the university said plans have been made for their return. Four of the delegates, in fact, have already returned to their respective communities.
Group defends Bayan Muna solon vs NCIP-backed tribe leaders
Group defends Bayan Muna solon vs NCIP-backed tribe leaders
“The NCIP’s so-called ‘datus’ vaguely label Rep. Cullamat’s participation in the protest as a ‘disrespectful act.’ We ask these datus: how is speaking in a peaceful protest action ‘disrespectful?’ How is the exercise of one’s democratic rights a rational basis for banning an elected representative from her own ancestral community?”
2 Aetas ask SC to ‘prevent threatened wrong,’ declare terror law unconstitutional
2 Aetas ask SC to ‘prevent threatened wrong,’ declare terror law unconstitutional
In their petition, the two Aetas decried that the law’s definition of terrorism is “impermissibly vague.” They also argued that it is “overly broad that it sweepingly stifles even innocent and legitimate acts, including the exercise of protected freedoms.”
The struggles and aspirations of Tumandok in Panay
The struggles and aspirations of Tumandok in Panay
Contrary to military claims that they were members of militia of the Communist Party of the Philippines, the slain indigenous peoples in Panay had long been asserting their right to land and life in the face of so-called development projects. In return, they had been tagged as enemies of the state and subjected to intense militarization over the years.
Lumad students vow to defend UP, their sanctuary
Lumad students vow to defend UP, their sanctuary
“We will defend UP, our sanctuary, as much as it has defended us.” - Lumad student
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