2 abductions reported in one day
Bayan Muna Rep. Eufemia Cullamat fears that with the looming passage of the anti-terror bill, more incidents of harassment and abductions might take place.
2 abductions reported in one day
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What the anti-terror bill means to ordinary citizens
What the anti-terror bill means to ordinary citizens
Farmers, indigenous peoples and teachers have been tagged as terrorists and subjected to various forms of attack since Duterte assumed office. The Anti-Terror Bill, if enacted into law, would only escalate what they describe as “state terror” and would target ordinary citizens for merely exercising their constitutional rights.
For land and for the future, the Lumad ‘bakwit’ school’s fight continues
For land and for the future, the Lumad ‘bakwit’ school’s fight continues
“If we don’t fight now, when we grow up, we won’t have anything to fight for because it’s already too late.”
Groups call for immediate release of peasant leader, Lumad teacher in Mindanao
Groups call for immediate release of peasant leader, Lumad teacher in Mindanao
“In light of the closure of Lumad schools on the basis of unverified and malicious military reports, such [arrests] are indicative of incessant violations against indigenous and peasant communities.” By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Different groups...
‘Permanent closure order to deprive Lumad children of education’
‘Permanent closure order to deprive Lumad children of education’
The group noted that the so-called fact-finding team formed by the Education department did not even visit any of the 54 campuses.
Everyone loses if schools shut down
Everyone loses if schools shut down
The Department of Education’s order to suspend the operations of 55 lumad schools, mostly in Davao del Norte, is the latest challenge in the Mindanao indigenous people’s struggle to keep running their own schools as an expression of their cultural autonomy and...
Lumad schools appeal for public support amid DepEd closure order
Lumad schools appeal for public support amid DepEd closure order
“We are saddened that the government's mandate to recognize and uphold the right of the Lumad to education and self-determination is superseded by a militaristic approach that further marginalizes the Lumad.”
Elsewhere schooling: The Lumad bakwit school in the national university*
Elsewhere schooling: The Lumad bakwit school in the national university*
President Rodrigo Duterte subjected Mindanao, the richest island in the Philippines, under Martial Law in May 2017 on account of the so-called terrorist siege of Marawi. One of the most affected groups in this island are the autonomously built and fully functional...
Salugpongan leaders slam red-tagging
Salugpongan leaders slam red-tagging
Datu Kaylo clarified that Salugpongan has been recognized by the NCIP Region XI as Tribal Council of elders in 2003, and it is entitled to all rights, benefits, and privileges granted under Republic Act 8371 or the Indigenous Peoples’Rights Act (IPRA).
Testimonya sa pangyayari sa Talaingod
Testimonya sa pangyayari sa Talaingod
Nang isinasara na ang paaralan gamit ang kahoy, pako at martilyo, nakatutok ang mga armas sa sino mang lumapit. Banta ng Alamara sa mga guro at estudyante, “Kung hindi kayo aalis ngayong araw, may mangyayari.”
Unity and solidarity under the grey skies
Unity and solidarity under the grey skies
“The presence of the Lumad schools in UST is a big step because it helps push other schools to do the same.”
Why the Lumad’s fight for education is a fight for their life
Why the Lumad’s fight for education is a fight for their life
“The whole country is kept ignorant of our plight."
‘Postponement of peace talks would mean more troops to Lumad schools, communities’ – Save our Schools network
‘Postponement of peace talks would mean more troops to Lumad schools, communities’ – Save our Schools network
"The Duterte government is horribly violating national and international laws of protecting civilians, especially children and schools, from military attacks.”
Soldiers disrupt classes in Lumad schools, more sanctuaries needed
Soldiers disrupt classes in Lumad schools, more sanctuaries needed
Military operations in Lumad communities have heightened since the start of preparation for the opening of classes, according to SOS Network.
Lumad school in Mindanao holds first senior high school graduation
Lumad school in Mindanao holds first senior high school graduation
"Sa loob ng dalawang taon ay eto na at tatanggapin na natin ang simbolo bilang magsisipagtapos. Sa lahat ng mga kahirapan at katuwaan, krisis, kabiguan ay narating din natin."
IP college grads next mission: Serve Lumad schools
IP college grads next mission: Serve Lumad schools
“I am so thankful that I finished college. I am so grateful for all those who supported our education."
Paskuhang Bakwit | Lumad, Manila-based students call to end martial law in Mindanao, food blockade
Paskuhang Bakwit | Lumad, Manila-based students call to end martial law in Mindanao, food blockade
MANILA -- Christmas is just around the corner and in the spirit of giving, students from different schools in Metro Manila came together on Dec. 20 to bring Christmas cheer for more than 100 Lumad children who are staying at the UP Diliman Stud Farm in Quezon City....
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