Lumad victims from Lianga, Surigao del Sur recounted the horrors of the Sept.1 rampage by a paramilitary group, who entered their community along with soldiers.
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Surigao Sur evacuees file murder raps vs paramilitary, Army
“We urge law enforcement authorities to do their part so that the killing rampage of these armed paramilitary groups can be immediately stopped.”
4-year-old Lumad evacuee dies
Forced evacuation continues to take toll on the Lumads, with the death of a child.
Moves to close IP schools insurgency-ops motivated, says group
“The communities, the parents, the students and the school are civilians but they now became the target of the insurgency operations of the government.”
Within sight | Account of an indigenous rights advocate
By GLADES JANE MAGLUNSOD Bulatlat.com DAVAO CITY — The recognition rites is a very important event for every parent, teacher, and student. It is like a license for one to move on to the next level. The eighth Moving Up Recognition Rites of the MIFSI Academy was recently held in Davao City to recognize Ata…
Lumad children to DepEd: ‘Ban soldiers from schools’
“Allowing military presence in educational institutions is tantamount to increasing the risks for children.” – SOS Network
‘Let children be’ | Manobo kids call to end militarization of tribal school
In Southern Mindanao region alone, the Children’s Rehabilitation Center documented at least 41 instances of attacks on both DepEd schools and Lumad community learning centers since 2011.
Lumad students long for peace in their schools
“The soldiers came and burned our school. They said it was a school of the New People’s Army.” – Epoy, 19, a Manobo from Mindanao
Schools under siege
Non-formal schools in far-flung villages are still under attack by military operations.
‘Schools no longer safe, conducive to learning for children’
“The use of schools for military purposes puts children at risk of attack and hampers children’s right to education.” – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
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‘Military presence in schools results in rights violations’
Last year, soldiers from the 25th Infantry Battalion Philippine Army occupied the Salugpongan Ta’ Tanu Igkanogon Community Learning Center, Inc. (STTICLCI) in Purok 4-B, Mangayon village, Compostela Valley. The soldiers reportedly arrested four students, interrogated, and used them as guides in military operations.