Comfort women ask Duterte to raise their demands in Japan visit
“Please don’t forget about us.”
Comfort women ask Duterte to raise their demands in Japan visit
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‘Happiness is…closure of destructive mines’ – nat’l minorities tell DENR head
‘Happiness is…closure of destructive mines’ – nat’l minorities tell DENR head
In a dialogue, indigenous peoples and Moro asked Environment Secretary Gina Lopez to shut down destructive large-scale mining.
Central Luzon NGO decries harassment on dev’t staff
Central Luzon NGO decries harassment on dev’t staff
A humanitarian NGO had to cancel its relief operations after threats from soldiers in the community.
National minorities turn to GRP-NDFP human rights monitoring body over US Embassy dispersal
National minorities turn to GRP-NDFP human rights monitoring body over US Embassy dispersal
“We hope that our complaint filed before the GRP-NDFP JMC would raise the continuing state-sponsored violence against our people and ancestral lands as a flashpoint concern in the pursuit for a peace based on justice.” -- Piya Malayao
‘We only want peace in our schools, communities’
‘We only want peace in our schools, communities’
“I have aready put my life on the line fighting for our rights. Let us return home.”
Protesters in US embassy violent dispersal overcome injuries, trauma
Protesters in US embassy violent dispersal overcome injuries, trauma
“People showed defiance, assertion and grit. And because they have been wounded, they will even be more assertive next time.”
How the Filipino people and Duterte can make the most of China alliance
How the Filipino people and Duterte can make the most of China alliance
“China must recognize and respect the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Philippines.”
Children of national minorities yearn for home, school and peace
Children of national minorities yearn for home, school and peace
Children of Moro and indigenous peoples have endured militarization and discrimination, but still dream of a time of peace.
National minority alliance calls to ‘end US imperialism’
National minority alliance calls to ‘end US imperialism’
At Mendiola Bridge, the same calls were heard: to defend the ancestral lands, pullout soldiers and paramilitary groups in the communities and give justice to slain victims. Only louder this time, and interspersed with "Death to US Imperialism!"
Pushing forward: Why the fight for self-determination of national minorities is far from over
Pushing forward: Why the fight for self-determination of national minorities is far from over
Bulatlat Special Report:
“This Lakbayan demonstrates the unity of national minorities in asserting our right to self-determination,” Malayao said. “ We demand the right to self governance, the freedom to practice our way of life, and the full control of our resources.”
Madness? | Why US Aid is not good for you or PH
Madness? | Why US Aid is not good for you or PH
Bulatlat SPECIAL REPORT: The US would rather not stop with its aid program here. It is the key with which they’ve been maintaining their domination of the Philippine economy and military even after the Philippines’ 1946 nominal independence.
The national minorities: Victims of oppression, discrimination and violence
The national minorities: Victims of oppression, discrimination and violence
“We see no difference between the paramilitary groups and the Manila police who showed us the same brutality.”
50 injured, 29 nabbed as police disperse protest at US embassy
50 injured, 29 nabbed as police disperse protest at US embassy
“Today, we witnessed how even our local security forces are keen on employing violent tactics to quell the dissent of the marginalized and the oppressed."
Health workers to file complaints against Fabella management
Health workers to file complaints against Fabella management
The SFHM obtained a letter dated Aug. 10, 2016 signed by Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial and addressed to Fabella hospital director Dr. Esmeraldo Ilem, approving proposals to downsize the bed capacity from 700 to 200.
Agrarian revolution in Cordillera
Agrarian revolution in Cordillera
A peace consultant narrates how revolutionary efforts improved lives and showcased self-determined development in the remotest mountain communities.
Labor Summit arrives at consensus vs contractualization
Labor Summit arrives at consensus vs contractualization
“There must be no distinction between Labor-Only Contracting and Job Contracting. Both must be declared illegal.”
Unjust: Why indigenous peoples are marching in the Philippines
Unjust: Why indigenous peoples are marching in the Philippines
Bulatlat Special Report
It remains to be seen whether the present President Rodrigo Duterte, a known supporter against the killings of indigenous rights activists, will listen to the demands being pushed by indigenous peoples.
Indigenous peoples, Moros launch national minority alliance
Indigenous peoples, Moros launch national minority alliance
"A blood compact united our ancestors way back in history. Now we are united again in one struggle."
National minorities put crime scene yellow tape on mining firms’ gates
National minorities put crime scene yellow tape on mining firms’ gates
The indigenous groups aimed their protests against big businesses that continue to encroach into their lands, often harming their sources of life and livelihood, their very culture and the environment.
National minorities’ call for right to ancestral lands, self-determination echoes in Manila
National minorities’ call for right to ancestral lands, self-determination echoes in Manila
"This is a historic event for all of us, to see all marginalized and minoritized tribes gather in Manila."
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