The two Genasques
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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Manilakbayan | Mindanao activists head home with more ‘dasig’ to struggle
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.
Indigenous peoples call for end to human rights violations
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...
Mamanwa woman returns to Manila
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...
Matigsalug woman braves typhoons and militarization
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...
3 tribal women, one struggle
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.
#Manilakbayan | ‘I’m an educator and health worker, not an NPA’
#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
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 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
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
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.
Manilakbayan | Peasant woman hopes to see 2 sons alive
Manilakbayan | Peasant woman hopes to see 2 sons alive
Julia Poloyapoy’s three sons were last seen with soldiers during military operations in Agusan del Sur. One turned up dead, while two have been missing for almost month.
Manilakbayan | Lumad want big mining companies out of Mindanao
Manilakbayan | Lumad want big mining companies out of Mindanao
“The people of Mindanao are raging and our resistance grows stronger every day. Leave now, or face the people’s resistance.” – Panalipdan Mindanao secretary general Dulphing Ogan
Manilakbayan | Protesters call for Aquino ouster
Manilakbayan | Protesters call for Aquino ouster
Mindanaoans bring their protest, as well as their culture and tradition, to Mendiola.
Mindanao people bring their issues to Mendiola
Mindanao people bring their issues to Mendiola
By Satur C. Ocampo At Ground Level | The Philippine Star They’ve had enough under the Aquino government. People in Mindanao are outraged. Here’s why: Altogether 55 Philippine Army infantry battalions, backed up by the PNP and paramilitary groups, are now deployed...
Manilakbayan | Peasants, urban poor, indigenous peoples from Mindanao arrive in Manila to call for social justice
Manilakbayan | Peasants, urban poor, indigenous peoples from Mindanao arrive in Manila to call for social justice
They walked all the way from the southern island of Mindanao to bring to the public’s attention the gross human rights violations being committed in the different regions.
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