Alamara militia works with, and for the military – Lumad
“I was accompanying 36 students of the Misfi academy when this happened. They also brought the students with me. We were interrogated.”
Alamara militia works with, and for the military – Lumad
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Suspected soldiers burn down Alcadev cottage in Agusan del Sur
Suspected soldiers burn down Alcadev cottage in Agusan del Sur
Members of the Philippine Army’s 23rd infantry battalion reportedly told the community to burn down the school.
‘Defend Lumad schools, our beacons of hope’
‘Defend Lumad schools, our beacons of hope’
“These beacons of hope for the indigenous communities are now being shadowed over by the continuing threat of militarization and development aggression.”
UP supports Lumad’s fight for survival
UP supports Lumad’s fight for survival
“What’s at stake here is the Lumad schools, the heritage, the yutang kabilin (ancestral land). The Lumad must survive.” -- UP Diliman Chancellor Michael Tan
#Manilakbayan2015 | ‘Aquino accountable for Lumád killings’
#Manilakbayan2015 | ‘Aquino accountable for Lumád killings’
“We are here to bring the bad news of the attacks on the people of Mindanao. But we also bring the good news, that we are not afraid, that we know why this is happening, and that our actions are just.”
Remembering Fr. Pops
Remembering Fr. Pops
“Four years later, all the supposed task forces and committees formed by the Aquino regime to look into the case were proven inutile.”
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.”
‘Tribal schools help improve livelihood, boost confidence’
‘Tribal schools help improve livelihood, boost confidence’
“I do not understand why the military is attacking our schools. They do not know its impact on our community.”
‘Sir Emok’s sacrifice’ pushes Alcadev teachers to carry on
‘Sir Emok’s sacrifice’ pushes Alcadev teachers to carry on
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Like their students, the young teachers of Alcadev are just as afraid and traumatized. But the tragedy was the crucible that strengthened their resolve to continue to serve and teach the Lumad youth.
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.”
#GriefandRage | Thousands join funerals of 3 Surigao Sur ‘martyrs’
#GriefandRage | Thousands join funerals of 3 Surigao Sur ‘martyrs’
The three men brutally slain in the rampage by a paramilitary group in Surigao del Sur were laid to rest, amid calls for justice and the prosecution of their killers, suspected of following military orders.
‘Soldiers watched as paramilitary attacked us’
‘Soldiers watched as paramilitary attacked us’
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.
Surigao Sur evacuees file murder raps vs paramilitary, Army
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.”
Lumad camp out at DepEd Davao City
Lumad camp out at DepEd Davao City
Lumad chiefs say they will not leave until their children are back in school.
IP education woes motivate teachers to volunteer
IP education woes motivate teachers to volunteer
"It must be the will of God that your schools continue to serve as we see new teachers volunteering."
Lumad children to DepEd: ‘Ban soldiers from schools’
Lumad children to DepEd: ‘Ban soldiers from schools’
“Allowing military presence in educational institutions is tantamount to increasing the risks for children.” – SOS Network
Schools under siege
Schools under siege
Non-formal schools in far-flung villages are still under attack by military operations.
Military uses schools for counterinsurgency
Military uses schools for counterinsurgency
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Even schools are being used by the Armed Forces of the Philippines for its counterinsurgency operations. The Department of Education’s Schools Division Superintendent Mary A. Lang-ayan issued a memorandum last June 26...
Advocacy group for indigenous peoples pushes agenda for education
Advocacy group for indigenous peoples pushes agenda for education
By INA ALLECO SILVERIO
Since 2009, militarization has caused the closure of schools and disruption of classes in the rural areas of Mindanao.
A Fulfilled Promise: Lumads Graduate from School Harassed by Military
A Fulfilled Promise: Lumads Graduate from School Harassed by Military
By MARIFE MAGBANUA
Wearing Manobo-designed vestments adorned with colorful bead necklaces and earrings, 24 graduating indigenous youth proudly marched during the third graduation ceremonies of Alcadev. Tears of joy filled the morning of March 10, 2010, as students, parents, teachers and other guests celebrated the end of another school year full of achievements and challenges.
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