Metro Manilans support #Manilakbayan2015
“We are Filipinos, too. We should fight for each other’s rights.”
Metro Manilans support #Manilakbayan2015
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‘Bakwet’ | Defending the land by leaving
‘Bakwet’ | Defending the land by leaving
BULATLAT SPECIAL REPORT:
“This is not just seeking sanctuary, but also our protest, to demand respect for us indigenous people, not just in Mindanao, but the whole country.”
Caloocan and Marikina city councils echo calls to #StopLumadKillings
Caloocan and Marikina city councils echo calls to #StopLumadKillings
“A resolute action is needed now to protect the Lumád way of life and to give the future generation the opportunity to interact with and learn from our indigenous tribes.”
Church groups support ‘lakbayanis’
Church groups support ‘lakbayanis’
“Moses said, ‘Let the people go.’ But today, we are asking to ‘let the people come.’”
Manilakbayan ng Mindanao | Bringing the people’s struggle to the ‘center’
Manilakbayan ng Mindanao | Bringing the people’s struggle to the ‘center’
A month-long campaign unites people from Mindanao with those in the Visayas and Luzon, to get the attention of the “center” – Metro Manila – the source of power, policies and indifference.
Groups denounce military surveillance in UP prior to Manilakbayan arrival
Groups denounce military surveillance in UP prior to Manilakbayan arrival
“If they are able to do surveillance inside campus, we can only imagine the magnitude of repression the Lumád experiences in Mindanao.”
Manilakbayan ng Mindanao begins weeklong journey
Manilakbayan ng Mindanao begins weeklong journey
“We promised our family we would seek justice no matter what hardships we encounter. The Manilakbayan will be just one among many journeys we will take to achieve this.”
Alcadev: the school that feeds minds and communities
Alcadev: the school that feeds minds and communities
“The efforts of the school to help us improve our lives have long been vilified. The government said our teachers taught us how to handle guns and rifles. That is a lie.”
40 days | Still no arrest made on Lianga massacre, as killings continue
40 days | Still no arrest made on Lianga massacre, as killings continue
"The truth about the killings and forcible evacuation has been clear since the first week of the incident, yet in the delay, many lies have been forcefully fed to the public to justify the systematic military operation against Lumad schools, progressive organizations and communities in Mindanao.”
To join the paramilitary or to be killed? Talaingod datu chose to leave home
To join the paramilitary or to be killed? Talaingod datu chose to leave home
“By experience, tribal leaders who were repeatedly branded and investigated by soldiers end up dead.”
Whether under Arroyo or Aquino, same counterinsurgency tactic pits Lumád against Lumád
Whether under Arroyo or Aquino, same counterinsurgency tactic pits Lumád against Lumád
Bulatlat.com compiles its articles on Lumad paramilitary groups in Mindanao, which show a worsening trend from the Arroyo regime to the current Aquino administration.
Cagayan Valley rights group slams Army for false charges vs 69 activists
Cagayan Valley rights group slams Army for false charges vs 69 activists
“The recent slapping of trumped-up charges of kidnapping and homicide against us 69 individuals bares the despotic and authoritarian nature of this regime.”
‘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.”
Advocates call for resumption of peace talks amid Lumad crisis
Advocates call for resumption of peace talks amid Lumad crisis
The GPH should respect previously signed agreements especially the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL).
Killing of Agusan Sur activist ‘part of Oplan Bayanihan’ – Lumad group
Killing of Agusan Sur activist ‘part of Oplan Bayanihan’ – Lumad group
Even as the grief and rage over the spate of killings in Surigao del Sur has yet to wane, another Lumad activist was slain in the neighboring province of Agusan del Sur.
Bukidnon village chief issues closure order for tribal boarding school
Bukidnon village chief issues closure order for tribal boarding school
“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.”
‘Sir Emok’s sacrifice’ pushes Alcadev teachers to carry on
‘Sir Emok’s sacrifice’ pushes Alcadev teachers to carry on
BULATLAT SPECIAL REPORT:
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.
Army, Alamara block Lumad festival, school celebration in Talaingod
Army, Alamara block Lumad festival, school celebration in Talaingod
In spite of military denials of links with paramilitary groups, Army soldiers and the paramilitary group Alamara continue to hold sway in southern Mindanao.
Lumad leader says CHR failed to probe paramilitary, Army abuses
Lumad leader says CHR failed to probe paramilitary, Army abuses
“Is the CHR serious with its intention to get to the roots of the problems of the Lumad evacuees?”
Lumad leaders, rights groups ‘unsatisfied’ with CHR probe
Lumad leaders, rights groups ‘unsatisfied’ with CHR probe
“The commissioners asked us more on the whereabouts of the New People’s Army, if they are also staying in our communities.”
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