Philippine tribal minorities demand justice
President Duterte has spoken out in defense of the rights of tribal minorities.
Philippine tribal minorities demand justice
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Unjust: Why indigenous peoples are marching in the Philippines
Unjust: Why indigenous peoples are marching in the Philippines
Bulatlat Special Report
It remains to be seen whether the present President Rodrigo Duterte, a known supporter against the killings of indigenous rights activists, will listen to the demands being pushed by indigenous peoples.
National minorities push for rights, welfare in peace talks
National minorities push for rights, welfare in peace talks
"We are glad that the ongoing peace talks is not exclusive to Christians but tackles the issues of the Filipino people, including us, national minorities.”
Indigenous group denounces ISO award to ‘worst’ mining companies
Indigenous group denounces ISO award to ‘worst’ mining companies
CPA sees these awards as deceptive and a cover up for the worst environmental track record of LCMC and Benguet Corporation.
Cordilleran leader decries harassment
Cordilleran leader decries harassment
“It is clearly a handiwork of the military.”
Solidarity and Struggle in ‘Salupongan’
Solidarity and Struggle in ‘Salupongan’
It is certain that 'Salupongan' has summed up the reasons for growing protests against the reactionary state: military presence in schools; 'development' by and for the wealthy ruling class; unabated impunity; and continuing negligence in terms of providing adequate health care, quality education, and other social services to the underprivileged.
Army Special Forces soldiers shoot Lumad farmer, trigger forcible evacuation
Army Special Forces soldiers shoot Lumad farmer, trigger forcible evacuation
“Is this how the 402nd Brigade ‘manages conflict’ in Surigao Sur?”
Bulatlat wins in 10th Hildegarde awards
Bulatlat wins in 10th Hildegarde awards
Bulatlat wins its fourth Hildegarde.
Nuns, environmentalists hail Leonardo DiCarpio for Oscar speech
Nuns, environmentalists hail Leonardo DiCarpio for Oscar speech
Thank you, Leo, said Philippine environmentalists.
Bishops hold Aquino accountable over torching of Lumad sanctuary
Bishops hold Aquino accountable over torching of Lumad sanctuary
“They will ‘turn aside justice’ and ‘deprive the people of their rights’ just as long as their wanton greed is fed, though not even sated.”
Sulong Katribu asks SC to void party-list disqualification
Sulong Katribu asks SC to void party-list disqualification
The decision to participate in the party-list elections is a desperate attempt to bring their issues to the electorate: the rape of forests, the plunder of resources, the torching of schools and the killing of elders.
UN exec calls for resumption of peace talks, disbandment of armed groups
UN exec calls for resumption of peace talks, disbandment of armed groups
“Activities undertaken by security forces as well as armed groups within and around IP communities in Mindanao have resulted in legitimate expressions of fear and insecurity, in displacement, and is endangering the security and safety of non-combatants, including women, children and older persons.”
#Manilakbayan2015 | ‘We have affected the center’
#Manilakbayan2015 | ‘We have affected the center’
“We bring home victory: the support of a broad range of people to the people’s resistance in Mindanao, which is also the Filipino people’s struggle.”
Grounded at Baclaran church by police, Lumád protesters dance vs Apec
Grounded at Baclaran church by police, Lumád protesters dance vs Apec
“In 1996, President Fidel Ramos said Apec will bring development, and will make us a Tiger Economy. Now, we can’t even meow like a kitten.”
Northern folk marches in Manila to oppose Apec’s ‘disastrous’ agreements
Northern folk marches in Manila to oppose Apec’s ‘disastrous’ agreements
The group vowed to defend their land, life and natural resources against what they call as capitalist plunder, exemplified in APEC policies.
From north to south, indigenous peoples reject Apec, Aquino
From north to south, indigenous peoples reject Apec, Aquino
“Here in Manila, the Apec leaders meet, while we, the indigenous peoples, are being shooed and driven away. We have the anlasiw to show our strong unity as fighting people from Northern and Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog and Mindanao. We will continue to unite against the US-Aquino regime.”
Internationalists unite with Lumád for Apec protests
Internationalists unite with Lumád for Apec protests
“As an international organization for peoples’ struggles, we stand with the indigenous peoples, the oppressed people, the workers who have a stake in supporting each other in the struggle.”
Police barricades detain Lumad inside Baclaran Church grounds
Police barricades detain Lumad inside Baclaran Church grounds
“This shows how desperate Aquino is to silence our calls to junk Apec, all for his masters.”
‘Bakwet’ | Forced out of Manila by Apec preps, Lumád moves closer to summit venue
‘Bakwet’ | Forced out of Manila by Apec preps, Lumád moves closer to summit venue
“You think you can hide the people’s protest? But as we leave Liwasang Bonifacio, we move closer to the venue of the summit.”
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.
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