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.”
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.
“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.”
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Inspired by Fr. Fausto Tentorio, Miguel responded to the call of datus from Talaingod, Davao del Norte for volunteer teachers in 2013.
“We came here to demand justice,”
“It’s government that is teaching us to become rebels."
“He became the leader in his class. After school, he helped his father in tilling a piece of land.”
'The whole country is becoming a killing field, in the cities and the countryside, we seriously demand a stop to killings and upholding of democratic rights of the people.'
“Malayong lupain amin mang marating. Di rin magbabago ang damdamin.”
“We are appealing to the public, as well as the international community to unite and defend Lumad schools in Mindanao.”
Soldiers’ presence and bomber planes flying at midnight over the communities of Lianga town drove some 2,000 villagers packing before dawn today.
In returning for another Lakbayan and camping out in the capital, the Lumad hope to thresh out with the DSWD a workable and acceptable rehabilitation program that would allow them to get back on their feet.
This week, two Lumad from Compostela Valley have been gunned down.
'Paramilitary group Magahat Bagani will not be courageous without someone fueling them' - Father Fortunato Estillore
"“We will take back our lands! We will get justice."
Two members of a Banwaon group that opposes development aggression and militarization in their ancestral lands were gunned down this week.