IP groups condemn attacks vs youth
”[W]e should not be silent because silence is the ally of the system that oppresses us from our rights."
IP groups condemn attacks vs youth
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Detained for nearly 4 years over false charges, rights defenders file countercharges vs police
Detained for nearly 4 years over false charges, rights defenders file countercharges vs police
“In our filing of the charges, we register that the government should be accountable, along with its agents and institutions, who violate our human rights.”
Marcos Jr. branded hypocrite on Indigenous People’s month
Marcos Jr. branded hypocrite on Indigenous People’s month
Katribu described Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as a hypocrite who “celebrates Indigenous heritage in words while waging war against indigenous peoples defending their ancestral lands and right to self-determination.”
Child marriages in Bangsamoro towns due to certain cultural, economic contexts
Child marriages in Bangsamoro towns due to certain cultural, economic contexts
Economic factors are also included. The study found that high poverty levels create pressure that drives families to marry off children early as a means to lessen financial burdens.
Groups denounce continuing killing of non-Moro IPs in Bagsamoro region
Groups denounce continuing killing of non-Moro IPs in Bagsamoro region
“His death again highlights the systemic violence and land-grabbing that Indigenous Peoples continue to face in their ancestral lands.”
Seeds of hope: Mangyan communities struggle for self-reliance
Seeds of hope: Mangyan communities struggle for self-reliance
"The good thing is, we conduct these livelihood training, together with their capacitation on leadership and paralegal. This also helps the sustainability of the indigenous communities in the long term."
Church helps Mangyan leaders defend rights, communities
Church helps Mangyan leaders defend rights, communities
“The training teaches us how to fight for our rights. Some of us are no longer silent nor do we submit in fear."
Moros’ struggle for self-governance remains rooted in martial law atrocities
Moros’ struggle for self-governance remains rooted in martial law atrocities
"Just keep fighting because you are what we fought for, young people."
Soldiers harass Dumagat communities in Rizal
Soldiers harass Dumagat communities in Rizal
This climate of fear undermines not only the safety of indigenous peoples but also the democratic rights of all Filipinos
Indigenous peoples condemn land-grabbing, violence in the name of ’development’
Indigenous peoples condemn land-grabbing, violence in the name of ’development’
The forum, organized by the Indigenous advocates and church groups, highlighted what they called the continuing plunder of ancestral lands under the Marcos Jr. administration, a policy they said is masked by the rhetoric of progress and modernization.
Two Angels for the Bugsuk tribe
Two Angels for the Bugsuk tribe
APARSUK co-head Angel Sarmiento embraces Molbog resident Tarhata Pelayo after injunction hearing. Photo by Francessca Abalos/Bulatlat
Molbog youth leader charged with cyberlibel amid land dispute
Molbog youth leader charged with cyberlibel amid land dispute
Angelica Nasiron, the latest victim of the criminal charges filed against the indigenous residents of Sitio Marihangin, said that the cyberlibel cases are attempts to “intimidate and silence my fellow indigenous people still fighting for our place in Marihangin [sic].”
Locals fight back against growing Zionism in Siargao
Locals fight back against growing Zionism in Siargao
Some come to surf or recover, drawn to Siargao’s beauty and relative peace. But their presence, often marked by aggressive behavior, loud partying, and a disregard for local customs, has begun to unsettle the community.
Court junks Palawan indigenous residents’ plea to stop harassment
Court junks Palawan indigenous residents’ plea to stop harassment
“The court’s ruling disregarded compelling evidence of the Marihangin community’s ancestral claims, including photographs of sacred burial grounds and the testimonies of three Molbog residents."
Palawan indigenous people endure one year of intimidation and harassment
Palawan indigenous people endure one year of intimidation and harassment
“Our sacred land is not a resort. It is the heart of our people’s memory, dignity ang survival. We call on all Filipinos, government institutions, and civil society to reject impunity and corporate violence.”
Groups demand dismissal of charges vs IP rights defender
Groups demand dismissal of charges vs IP rights defender
These charges were filed against a certain "Mary Jane Velasco", of which Niezel has no connection to.
Another Palawan community leader slapped with 2006 illegal fishing charge
Another Palawan community leader slapped with 2006 illegal fishing charge
“The latest incarceration of Pelayo, a vocal advocate for ancestral land and water rights, is yet another example of legal tactics weaponized to suppress the community’s resistance."
Deployment of 40 private guards increases tension in Palawan’s indigenous town
Deployment of 40 private guards increases tension in Palawan’s indigenous town
Residents said that the private blue guards are deployed by the JMV Security Services again, the same agency that deployed 80 armed private blue guards in their community on April 4.
Arrest of 10 indigenous peoples, community leaders in Palawan: unjust use of legal tactics
Arrest of 10 indigenous peoples, community leaders in Palawan: unjust use of legal tactics
Most of the arrested residents are known leaders who are actively speaking and campaigning against the entry of a private corporation in their island.
More than copper and gold: The people who won’t be moved
More than copper and gold: The people who won’t be moved
What they stand to lose is far more than copper and gold. It is everything they call home.
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