A Manobo leader and his son are keeping a tradition passed on through generations: the defense of their ancestral lands.
The two Genasques
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Indigenous peoples call for end to human rights violations
On Dec. 10, International Human Rights Day, the indigenous peoples protesters took an early start with a sunrise ritual at 6 a.m., performed by 15 Lumad tribal leaders at Plaza Miranda. Called a “panubadtubad” in Manobo or “panawagtawag” in Talaandig, the ritual entailed the sacrifice of a red, native chicken, symbolizing “the ill response of…
Manilakbayan | Mindanao activists head home with more ‘dasig’ to struggle
They were called “vandals” and were snubbed by President Aquino, yet the Manilakbayan ng Mindanao are heading home with “victories” in their campaign against militarization and plunder of resources in their land.
3 tribal women, one struggle
Three indigenous women who joined the Manilakbayan ng Mindanao 2014 are among the many who demand peace in their ancestral lands beleaguered by militarization and development aggression.
Mamanwa woman returns to Manila
“The soldiers fired their guns inside the church looking for the alleged NPA. They used children as human shields. So we decided to flee from the village. We thought, if they could go berserk even without being in an actual encounter, what more if they find their enemies?” By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL MANILA –…
Matigsalug woman braves typhoons and militarization
“We told them that it is stated in the law and international law that soldiers are not allowed to camp within 100 meters from school. When we asserted this, they said ‘Ah, you are an NPA.’ And we would say, no, we are just fighting for what is right.” By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com…
#Manilakbayan | ‘I’m an educator and health worker, not an NPA’
Vilma Yecyec has been a health worker and organizer for the past 30 years. She has also been targeted by the military for that long.
Political prisoners start 7-day fast
As of Nov. 30, there are 491 political prisoners in the country, based on Karapatan data. Of these, 220 were arrested under President Aquino’s term. There are 53 ailing prisoners, 43 female prisoners, 42 elderly, and six minors.
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The Lumad school on Pantaron Range
The Salugpungan Ta’tanu Igkanugon Learning Center Inc. (STTILCI) in Davao del Norte – a school borne out of the Lumad’s unity to defend their ancestral land – continues to struggle against militarization.
Manilakbayan | Peasant leader arrested in Times street protest
“Is that vandalism? There is a message. Maybe you should read it.” – Antonio Flores, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas
Manilakbayan | Mindanaoans slam DOJ ‘helplessness’ in dismissing false charges vs activists
There are at least 508 activists and leaders facing 608 trumped-up charges all over Mindanao.