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.
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Teachers of the Lumad and the poor
Teachers of the Lumad and the poor
“The future of the next generation relies on teachers. That is why even if it’s difficult, I am determined to continue teaching.”
Voice of a Lumad widow: Our land, our blood
Voice of a Lumad widow: Our land, our blood
“All we want is for our children to know how to read, write and have a better life ahead of them. The Lumad took a stand to protect the environment and give our children education but they don’t want us to do that. The government and the capitalists want us to remain uneducated, primitive and weak.”
Int’l rights monitor urges Aquino to go after paramilitary, Army officials in Lumad attacks
Int’l rights monitor urges Aquino to go after paramilitary, Army officials in Lumad attacks
“Paramilitaries in Mindanao have been terrorizing tribal people, while the military, at best, does nothing.”
UN experts condemn Lumad killings, urge Ph gov’t for independent probe
UN experts condemn Lumad killings, urge Ph gov’t for independent probe
“Military occupation of civilian institutions and killing of civilians...are unacceptable, deplorable and contrary to international human rights and international humanitarian standards.”
Lumad killings and counterinsurgency
Lumad killings and counterinsurgency
By Carol Pagaduan-Araullo Streetwise | BusinessWorld Today, September 21, we commemorate the anniversary of the Dictator Marcos’ declaration of martial law and say “Never again!” This constitutes our collective denunciation of the evils spawned by 14 years of the...
#StopLumadKillings | A portrait of two Lumad mothers
#StopLumadKillings | A portrait of two Lumad mothers
Among some 3,000 Lumads seeking refuge at the Surigao del Sur Sports Center, there are two mothers of nearly the same age named Maribel Enriquez. Both seek justice for the plight they are going through because of the military.
Lumad victims give testimonies to UN expert
Lumad victims give testimonies to UN expert
“These killings are under the context of the counterinsurgency program which is running short on a deadline.”
#StopLumadKillings | Int’l rights advocates call for ‘global action for Mindanao’
#StopLumadKillings | Int’l rights advocates call for ‘global action for Mindanao’
“Be assured, my dear friends, be assured again, that you don’t stand alone.”
#StopLumadKillings | ‘They were great fathers’
#StopLumadKillings | ‘They were great fathers’
The three men killed in Lianga, Surigao del Sur on Sept. 1 were not only principled leaders who spent their whole lives helping others – they were also good, loving fathers.
4-year-old Lumad evacuee dies
4-year-old Lumad evacuee dies
Forced evacuation continues to take toll on the Lumads, with the death of a child.
2,000 Lumad ‘bakwets’ flee to Tandag City
2,000 Lumad ‘bakwets’ flee to Tandag City
Faced with the reign of terror by paramilitary and military, Lumad communities were forced to leave their homes – again.
Alcadev: Lumad school under the gun
Alcadev: Lumad school under the gun
Bulatlat.com compiles its articles through the years on the attacks by military and paramilitary units against Alcadev and the Manobo communities.
Deadly rampage | Lumad school head, 2 Manobo leaders killed in Surigao Sur
Deadly rampage | Lumad school head, 2 Manobo leaders killed in Surigao Sur
Paramilitary groups, suspected of collusion with the military, have killed five people in five days, and caused massive forced evacuation.
Makabayan solons denounce Davao police raid in Lumad church sanctuary
Makabayan solons denounce Davao police raid in Lumad church sanctuary
"The Lumads have sought refuge in UCCP after fleeing their villages that have been overrun by the military. Now the police are driving them away with brute force.”
Senators keen to probe military attacks vs Lumad schools
Senators keen to probe military attacks vs Lumad schools
“If this senate hearing pushes through, it will be a good venue to really talk about the issue and to have all the parties involved to face each other.”
Lumad climate change activist shot dead
Lumad climate change activist shot dead
Felix Basig, a leader of the Mandaya tribe in a climate-change affected community in Davao Oriental was gunned down June 25.