Drop charges vs Mangyan-Iraya tribe — Katribu
“The Mangyan-Iraya are being called trespassers on their own ancestral land simply because they refuse to surrender it to big business interests."
Drop charges vs Mangyan-Iraya tribe — Katribu
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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.”
A step closer to full justice: Indigenous people rights defender acquitted of charges
A step closer to full justice: Indigenous people rights defender acquitted of charges
The court affirmed on July 31 that IP defender Niezel Velasco was not the same person as the accused, Mary Jane Velasco or Mary Jane Someja, and did not use those aliases, and vice versa.
Filipino student suspended, left ‘homeless’ after joining pro-Palestine protest in the US
Filipino student suspended, left ‘homeless’ after joining pro-Palestine protest in the US
“The youth will never be ‘too young’ to speak their minds and truths. Student encampments have shown the capacity of the youth to lead communities on the basis of justice and peace."
Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact
Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact
“The mining law liberalized the Philippine mining industry to bolster the country's economic growth. However, nearly three decades after, mountains have been flattened, rivers have become lifeless, and the well-being of the people has been severely affected."
How Myanmar indigenous peoples defend their rights over natural resources
How Myanmar indigenous peoples defend their rights over natural resources
The peace park is an expression and integration of Karen people’s right to self-determination, natural resource management, environmental protection, and good governance.
EU supports project to strengthen work of human rights defenders
EU supports project to strengthen work of human rights defenders
“The defense of human rights is a task of every person.”
Indigenous groups want solon out as House IP committee head
Indigenous groups want solon out as House IP committee head
“Rep. Nancy Catamco will endanger not only the Manobo evacuees in Davao, but also all indigenous peoples groups in the Philippines.”
PH indigenous peoples bring Aquino gov’t rights abuses to UN body
PH indigenous peoples bring Aquino gov’t rights abuses to UN body
Katribu calls for the scrapping of Aquino’s Oplan Bayanihan and the dismantling of a government commission before the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Soldiers forcing Lumad chieftains to join paramilitary group
Soldiers forcing Lumad chieftains to join paramilitary group
“We denounce the arming of the Lumad people against their own kin, making them pawns against the government's fight against insurgency.”
Indigenous peoples alliance renews call to oust Aquino
Indigenous peoples alliance renews call to oust Aquino
“He (Aquino) does not recognize and respect the indigenous peoples rights to their land and self-determination, and he turns a blind eye to the killings of indigenous peoples and the grave human rights violations committed against them by agents of the State,” said Piya Macliing Malayao, Katribu secretary general.
Tale of two indigenous women: survivors of military abuse
Tale of two indigenous women: survivors of military abuse
By LYN V. RAMO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Two indigenous women, one an Aggay and another a Higaonon, share the yoke of the military abuses inflicted against mountain peoples and indigenous peoples. Their husbands, also from the same indigenous groups, had fallen...
Group salutes human rights lawyer Reynaldo Cortes
Group salutes human rights lawyer Reynaldo Cortes
By KIMBERLIE NGABIT-QUITASOL Northern Dispatch LAGAWE, Ifugao – A human rights group expressed its highest recognition and deepest gratitude to lawyer Reynaldo Cortes for his staunch and unwavering commitment to the defense and advancement of human rights. In a...
Tribe leader arrested by state agents
Tribe leader arrested by state agents
By ALMA B. SINUMLAG Northern Dispatch BAGUIO CITY – A leader of the Aggay tribe was tortured and arrested by the members of the Charlie company of the 17th Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army (IBPA) and the Regional Mobile Group (RMG) of the Philippine National...
Soldiers Shoot at Aggay Family, One Killed
Soldiers Shoot at Aggay Family, One Killed
By RONALYN V. OLEA
The Aggay family was on their way to Villa Cielo village in Gattaran, Cagayan when the two armed men fired at them.
Peace Panels Challenged to Tackle Rights of Minorities
Peace Panels Challenged to Tackle Rights of Minorities
By ALMA B. SINUMLAG Northern Dispatch BAGUIO CITY – Indigenous peoples' (IP) partylist Katribu challenged the peace negotiating panels of both parties to look into the violations of IP rights. In an interview, Katribu partylist president Beverly Longid said there...
Aquino’s Bias For Mining Firms Hit
Aquino’s Bias For Mining Firms Hit
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com Did President Benigno Aquino get financial support from mining firms? If not, then why is he against regulating the operations of said companies? This was the question raised by an environmental activist during a protest...
Indigenous Peoples Demand Apology for Cultural Slur in Clinton Forum in Manila
Indigenous Peoples Demand Apology for Cultural Slur in Clinton Forum in Manila
By ACE ALEGRE Bulatlat.com LAGAWE, Ifugao – An apology not only to Cordillerans but to all indigenous peoples of the world is being demanded by three Igorots (Cordillera natives) who experienced discrimination for wearing a native Igorot “wanes” (g-string) at...
Indigenous Peoples Deliver Agenda to President Aquino
Indigenous Peoples Deliver Agenda to President Aquino
By NORTHERN DISPATCH Posted by Bulatlat.com MANILA — There’s another curious house call for the President. A group of indigenous peoples from different parts of the country, dressed in their traditional garb of g-strings and colorful headgear attempted to enter...
Environment, Human Rights Top Indigenous Peoples’ Electoral Agenda
Environment, Human Rights Top Indigenous Peoples’ Electoral Agenda
By LYN V. RAMO
Cordillera Day celebrations are held during the death anniversary of Macliing Dulag who has become a symbol of struggle and hope for the Cordillera people. This year, indigenous peoples' from different regions in the country gathered to come up with a common agenda to be presented to the next government.
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