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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
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
“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
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
“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
“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
Save Our Schools Network protested the transfer and called it “illegal transport of minors.”
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
“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
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, Brgy. Matupe, San Fernando was attacked and destroyed by around 50 members of paramilitary group ‘Bagani’, the network…