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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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 entailed the sacrifice of a red, native chicken, symbolizing “the ill response of…
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.
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.
Mamanwa woman returns to Manila
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL MANILA – For the second time, Bae Bebeth, Enriquez, 33, a Mamanwa and a mother of five from Agusan del Norte, is back in Manila. It was in 2012 when she joined the first Manilakbayan to join the call to stop the militarization in Mindanao. Enriquez with her parents, a…
Matigsalug woman braves typhoons and militarization
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Cristina Lantao, 20, is a mother to a four-year-old girl and a Matigsalug leader of the Nagkahiusang Lumad sa ComVal (Nagbukasa). Although younger than other indigenous leaders, her experiences are not very far from theirs. Cristina is a victim not only of state violence but also of…
#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
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 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
“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
There are at least 508 activists and leaders facing 608 trumped-up charges all over Mindanao.