Lumad victims give testimonies to UN expert
“These killings are under the context of the counterinsurgency program which is running short on a deadline.”
Lumad victims give testimonies to UN expert
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#StopLumadKillings | Groups protest ‘butcher mining companies’ confab
#StopLumadKillings | Groups protest ‘butcher mining companies’ confab
“This mining conference’s top sponsors are also the leading sponsors of paramilitary groups that have sown terror across the mine-affected communities especially in Mindanao."
Army, paramilitary disrupt funeral of Lumad victims
Army, paramilitary disrupt funeral of Lumad victims
“The apprehension of the two soldiers and one Magahat/Bagani member last September 13 only shows and proves they are connected.”
#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.
Tribal leader to solon: ‘Baganis are for peace, not to serve your interests’
Tribal leader to solon: ‘Baganis are for peace, not to serve your interests’
“Knowing Catamco, this is just a scheme to divide us, to use our traditional ways to make us fight against each other.”
#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.”
Lumad schools call on military chief to probe soldiers on Surigao killings
Lumad schools call on military chief to probe soldiers on Surigao killings
“General Iriberri, your fellow Surigaonons are being slaughtered in the military’s implementation of counter-insurgency operations.”
#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.
Belgian NGO wants PH gov’t to probe Army involvement in Lumad killings
Belgian NGO wants PH gov’t to probe Army involvement in Lumad killings
"We expect the Philippine government to immediately and thoroughly investigate the killings and the involvement of the AFP, and bring the perpetrators to justice.”
Aquino urged to disband paramilitary in protests abroad, online
Aquino urged to disband paramilitary in protests abroad, online
“The government needs to make clear that the military, paramilitaries, and the companies that underwrite the projects linked to these human rights violations will no longer enjoy impunity.”
Lumad evacuees to Mar: ‘Soldiers are the ones killing our families’
Lumad evacuees to Mar: ‘Soldiers are the ones killing our families’
In a brief interview with journalists after emerging from the tent, Roxas promised help for the evacuees in light of the emerging health concerns such as chicken pox, but refused to comment on what would happen to the Lumad schools.
‘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.
Lumad protest vs Aquino in Davao City visit
Lumad protest vs Aquino in Davao City visit
President Aquino has been blind to the deaths of the indigenous Lumads, said the protesters.
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.”
Benedictine sisters call for justice for Surigao Sur massacre
Benedictine sisters call for justice for Surigao Sur massacre
“Where is the so-called daang matuwid?”
Amid killings, groups want zero budget for military
Amid killings, groups want zero budget for military
“Not a single cent to the military monsters.”
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.
Surigao Sur evacuees rise to 2,700
Surigao Sur evacuees rise to 2,700
“No perpetrator has been arrested, while the 36th and 75th infantry battalion and Special Forces of the Armed Forces of the Philippines continue their military operations in the mountain areas."
‘Hold Aquino accountable for blood debts’
‘Hold Aquino accountable for blood debts’
Grief, anger and indignation sent protesters out to the streets last week, calling for justice for victims of killings by paramilitary and military groups in Mindanao, and other parts of the country.
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