Endangering children
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Dee Ayroso | Jul 17, 2024
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In the lives of many, Chad Booc lives on
In the lives of many, Chad Booc lives on
On the second death anniversary of volunteer teacher for the Lumad, Chad Booc, his closest friends recalled his words and the life he lived. His selflessness continues to inspire many others to serve the marginalized and oppressed.
Lumad teachers, brothers unfazed after unjust imprisonment
Lumad teachers, brothers unfazed after unjust imprisonment
Despite the attacks and the experience in prison, the four continue to struggle for education and land because they have witnessed ancestors who sacrificed their lives just for their land.
Marcos Jr. met with protest in the US
Marcos Jr. met with protest in the US
Even in the US, the message is clear: “Philippines is not for sale!”
Lumad leader arrested in Arakan, North Cotabato
Lumad leader arrested in Arakan, North Cotabato
SOS Network said authorities forcibly entered the residence of Lumad leader Edwin Oribawan Sr., threatening his daughter and two other children.
Fa Fles Ato: Magpunyagi at Sumulong
Fa Fles Ato: Magpunyagi at Sumulong
Ngunit hindi nila alam,/Kami ay mga binhi / At ang pagsuklob sa amin ng lupa / Ay hindi nangahulugang paglukob sa amin ng dilim/ Bagkus ito ay pagsibol/ Kami ay uusbong, tutubo, mamumulaklak, at muling magbubunga
Military told to stop harassing woman Lumad leader’s kin
Military told to stop harassing woman Lumad leader’s kin
“We in UP hold Bai and all Lumad leaders in very high esteem – for her incredible strength and leadership, for standing for her advocacy and for defending her tribe. She’s very strong and vocal. There is no way we could silence Bai.”
Siblings in bakwit school, Inday and Toper mark the culmination of their education
Siblings in bakwit school, Inday and Toper mark the culmination of their education
The last four years for Lumad students like Inday and Toper seemed like a tug-of-war struggling for their right to learn, and fighting for their return to their ancestral lands.
Defense of Lumad schools, sanctuaries sought as attacks continue
Defense of Lumad schools, sanctuaries sought as attacks continue
“It hurts to see our school built on our unity as a community being shut down. It hurts that they are not respecting our rights.”
Lumad teacher, student recount ‘psychological torture’ while in police custody
Lumad teacher, student recount ‘psychological torture’ while in police custody
“They told me we wouldn’t be released unless we admit to being rebels.” -- Lumad teacher
Police, Talaingod officials whisk 13 Lumad bakwit students to Davao
Police, Talaingod officials whisk 13 Lumad bakwit students to Davao
Save Our Schools Network protested the transfer and called it “illegal transport of minors."
Arrested Lumad students, teachers denied access to lawyers
Arrested Lumad students, teachers denied access to lawyers
"It contradicts the proper protocols of handling children. Supposedly they should have been brought to a social welfare facility and not in an undisclosed place."
Meggie Nolasco: Teaching and learning from the Lumad, protecting the environment
Meggie Nolasco: Teaching and learning from the Lumad, protecting the environment
“We are attacked because our schools stand as symbols of unity, hope and persistence of communities. We serve as an active defense against miseducation, maldevelopment and repression.” -- Meggie Nolasco
Paramilitary destroys Lumad school; leader blames Duterte for the attack
Paramilitary destroys Lumad school; leader blames Duterte for the attack
BY RAYMUND B. VILLANUEVA A paramilitary group destroyed an indigenous people’s school in Bukidnon Province last Wednesday, August 26, the Save Our Schools (SOS) Network reported. The Mindanao Interfaith Services Foundation Inc. (MISFI) Academy in Sitio Laburon,...
2 abductions reported in one day
2 abductions reported in one day
Bayan Muna Rep. Eufemia Cullamat fears that with the looming passage of the anti-terror bill, more incidents of harassment and abductions might take place.
What the anti-terror bill means to ordinary citizens
What the anti-terror bill means to ordinary citizens
Farmers, indigenous peoples and teachers have been tagged as terrorists and subjected to various forms of attack since Duterte assumed office. The Anti-Terror Bill, if enacted into law, would only escalate what they describe as “state terror” and would target ordinary citizens for merely exercising their constitutional rights.
For land and for the future, the Lumad ‘bakwit’ school’s fight continues
For land and for the future, the Lumad ‘bakwit’ school’s fight continues
“If we don’t fight now, when we grow up, we won’t have anything to fight for because it’s already too late.”
Groups call for immediate release of peasant leader, Lumad teacher in Mindanao
Groups call for immediate release of peasant leader, Lumad teacher in Mindanao
“In light of the closure of Lumad schools on the basis of unverified and malicious military reports, such [arrests] are indicative of incessant violations against indigenous and peasant communities.” By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Different groups...
‘Permanent closure order to deprive Lumad children of education’
‘Permanent closure order to deprive Lumad children of education’
The group noted that the so-called fact-finding team formed by the Education department did not even visit any of the 54 campuses.
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