The crucial role of the church in the Lumad struggle
“We live in a society where those who would do good are those who would be put to jail while the real terrorists and killers are free and in government positions.”
LUMAD KILLINGS
The Lumad in Mindanao have been struggling for their land and right to self-determination.
Vast tracts of their ancestral domain have been eyed by big multinational corporations for various “development projects.” Military operations pave way for the entry of these projects, subjecting Lumad to all forms of attacks.
Bulatlat, as early as 2006, has been writing stories of Lumad’s miseries and resistance.
No Results Found
The posts you requested could not be found. Try changing your module settings or create some new posts.
Lumad girls held incommunicado by soldiers tell of horrors in captivity
Lumad girls held incommunicado by soldiers tell of horrors in captivity
Based on the narratives reported by Karapatan, Rina, 11, and her cousin Ellah, 17, (real names withheld) were about to gather Rattan locally known as Uway or Agsam and Bocawe, a local variety of Bamboo, in the morning of February 18 when they were accosted by seven soldiers.
DepEd upholds lumad school
DepEd upholds lumad school
The Department of Education last Tuesday issued a statement that it “did not order the closure of any school serving indigenous people’s learners.” “This is in view of a recent claim,” it added, “that a Salugpongan learning center in the [Davao] region was closed...
Context of Talaingod incident | The decades-old struggle of Lumad in Pantaron Mountain Range for ancestral land, right to self-determination
Context of Talaingod incident | The decades-old struggle of Lumad in Pantaron Mountain Range for ancestral land, right to self-determination
In light of the recent events, Bulatlat compiled some of its stories on Pantaron Mountain Range to provide context why the government has been deploying battalions of soldiers in Mindanao and why Lumad schools are under attack.
No let up in the attacks against Lumad children, supporters
No let up in the attacks against Lumad children, supporters
"Umalis kayo diyan. Sabihin ko diyan sa mga Lumad ngayon, umalis kayo diyan. Bobombahan ko 'yan. Isali ko 'yang mga istruktura ninyo." These were the exact words of President Duterte on July 24, 2017. Since then, there has been no let up in the attacks against the...
Lumad group: Duterte’s ‘Manobo leader’ is fake, crooked
Lumad group: Duterte’s ‘Manobo leader’ is fake, crooked
“Joel Unad is a fake tribal leader who claims thousands of hectares through faulty Certificate of Ancestral Domain Titles (CADT),” PASAKA said.
Radyo Lumad, voice of Mindanao’s tribes
Radyo Lumad, voice of Mindanao’s tribes
Since October 2017, Radyo Lumad has been on air eight hours a day, five times a week.
Why the Lumad’s fight for education is a fight for their life
Why the Lumad’s fight for education is a fight for their life
“The whole country is kept ignorant of our plight."
Soldiers disrupt classes in Lumad schools, more sanctuaries needed
Soldiers disrupt classes in Lumad schools, more sanctuaries needed
Military operations in Lumad communities have heightened since the start of preparation for the opening of classes, according to SOS Network.
‘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.
Finding contentment in teaching the Lumad
Finding contentment in teaching the Lumad
“They are determined and eager to learn.”
Nursing student becomes Lumad educator
Nursing student becomes Lumad educator
“They asked, ‘Are you our new teacher?’ and the elders began to thank me. It was a touching moment.”
From the city to the mountains, teachers dedicate lives for Lumad right to education
From the city to the mountains, teachers dedicate lives for Lumad right to education
Two teachers interviewed by Bulatlat shared joys, inspiration, and overcoming anxieties as they help the Lumad children with their education, which they were deprived of for so long.
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.
Parents of slain Lumad student want justice
Parents of slain Lumad student want justice
Obello Bay-ao's father Benjo called on President Rodrigo Duterte to punish those involved with the extrajudicial killings, disband paramilitary groups, lift the martial law in Mindanao and resume peace talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines.