“Despite the government's unpreparedness for a safe return to school in this pandemic, the government continues to undermine the state of education by intensifying militarization in indigenous communities and schools."
“I was forced to state my name and admit that I am a supporter to clear my name."
“It’s one of our initiatives to ensure that children continue to learn while demanding immediate action from the government.”
Stories of courage and perseverance of Lumad students and teachers poured out at the gathering.
“Let the schools continue to operate.”
School Profile 1: Misfi (Mindanao Interfaith Services Foundation, Inc.), Makilala, Baranggay Kisante, North Cotabato, 4 Nob. 2015 Ni ROLAND B. TOLENTINO Bulatlat.com Isang bus na byahe na mga dalawang oras ang layo ng Misfi school sa Makilala, North Cotabato. Sa...
“I was accompanying 36 students of the Misfi academy when this happened. They also brought the students with me. We were interrogated.”
“These beacons of hope for the indigenous communities are now being shadowed over by the continuing threat of militarization and development aggression.”
“This is an effort and initiative of the local farmers’ organization who wished to have a secondary school near them to cater farmers and indigenous peoples.”
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective The headlines of major dailies trumpeted the symbolic decommissioning of 145 fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the turning over of 75 high-powered firearms. It is supposed to be a positive step toward peace....
"It must be the will of God that your schools continue to serve as we see new teachers volunteering."
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...
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