Why the Lumad’s fight for education is a fight for their life
“The whole country is kept ignorant of our plight."
Why the Lumad’s fight for education is a fight for their life
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Tu Pug Imatuy – The “Right to Kill” Oppression
Tu Pug Imatuy – The “Right to Kill” Oppression
The film made by Mindanaons (Director Arbi Barbarona hails from Davao) and portrayed by the Lumad themselves is enough representative of the Southern Filipino narrative located amid the hotbed of rebellion.
Future remains uncertain for Marawi evacuees
Future remains uncertain for Marawi evacuees
“Don’t just talk with the military and the mayor, talk also with the internally displaced persons, some of them don’t even have adequate communal facilities such as toilets.”
Higaonons evacuate from military occupation of community
Higaonons evacuate from military occupation of community
A hundred and fifty-eight Higaonons have again been driven away from their homes by the military in Sitio Camansi, Barangay Banglay, Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental.
Moros still have no right to self-determination under BBL, critics say
Moros still have no right to self-determination under BBL, critics say
The BBL Law does not recognize and allow the exercise of the Moro’s right to self-determination, which include the right to have their own Constitution, their own identity, territories, own justice system, finance, armed forces and laws to utilize their natural resources and wealth, among others.
Aytas defend ancestral domain vs. quarrying
Aytas defend ancestral domain vs. quarrying
“The local government is claiming our land but our elders know the land where they and the elders before them had lived. We put up this barricade in front of the marker delineating our CADT (Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title).
‘Terrorism’ | Soldiers kill 8 Lumad in South Cotabato
‘Terrorism’ | Soldiers kill 8 Lumad in South Cotabato
“This is by far the worst attack against the indigenous peoples.”
Kin of slain Lumad youth ask DOJ to probe case
Kin of slain Lumad youth ask DOJ to probe case
The family of slain Lumad youth Obello Bay-ao is appealing to the Department of Justice to investigate the case of his murder.
Why Lumad children persist in fight for right to education
Why Lumad children persist in fight for right to education
Lumad students and their teachers are still camped out at the Department of Education central office in Pasig City.
OFWs in HK launch coalition for defense of land on ‘Tribal Filipino Sunday’
OFWs in HK launch coalition for defense of land on ‘Tribal Filipino Sunday’
“As much as you, migrant workers all around the world are dreaming of coming back home with your families, we share with you our dreams, for our right to education, right to self-determination, a democratic government, and a just society.”
Cordilleran leaders harassed by Ilocos Sur police, military
Cordilleran leaders harassed by Ilocos Sur police, military
"We urgently appeal to the public in condemning the harassment of State security forces to the people, to communities and people’s organisations."
Soldiers arrest a fieldworker of EU-funded human rights project
Soldiers arrest a fieldworker of EU-funded human rights project
Julito Otacan’s work is crucial for the project to take hold and help the lives of the Lumad communities
Harassments against Lumad persist: Higaonon leader forced to surrender as NPA
Harassments against Lumad persist: Higaonon leader forced to surrender as NPA
Soldiers harass the brother of slain Lumad leader Gilbert Paborada who replaced him as leader of his group.
Ronnie Garcia | Mansaka educator dedicated life for fellow Lumad
Ronnie Garcia | Mansaka educator dedicated life for fellow Lumad
Tireless, hardworking, and dedicated, the educator is greatly missed by students and other teachers.
Lakbayan 2017 | NDFP expresses unity with national minorities
Lakbayan 2017 | NDFP expresses unity with national minorities
The interests of national minorities are in place in the NDFP proposal for social and economic reforms.
Alliance for Lumad schools holds first national confab
Alliance for Lumad schools holds first national confab
Stories of courage and perseverance of Lumad students and teachers poured out at the gathering.
National minorities denounce Duterte as ‘US imperialist lackey’
National minorities denounce Duterte as ‘US imperialist lackey’
“Duterte continued the War on Terror policy which carried terrorism in our country and the whole world.”
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Teacher Miguel, helping Lumad children fulfill their dreams
Teacher Miguel, helping Lumad children fulfill their dreams
Inspired by Fr. Fausto Tentorio, Miguel responded to the call of datus from Talaingod, Davao del Norte for volunteer teachers in 2013.
Lakbayan 2017 | Lumad children meet victims of Duterte’s anti-drug ops
Lakbayan 2017 | Lumad children meet victims of Duterte’s anti-drug ops
“Let us stand together in calling for peace in our country.”
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