By DEE AYROSO
Endangering children
Tags: Lumad schools
In the lives of many, Chad Booc lives on
On the second death anniversary of volunteer teacher for the Lumad, Chad Booc, his closest friends recalled his words and the life he lived. His selflessness continues to inspire many others to serve the marginalized and oppressed.
Lumad teachers, brothers unfazed after unjust imprisonment
Despite the attacks and the experience in prison, the four continue to struggle for education and land because they have witnessed ancestors who sacrificed their lives just for their land.
Marcos Jr. met with protest in the US
Even in the US, the message is clear: “Philippines is not for sale!”
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.”