The crucial role of the church in the Lumad struggle
“We live in a society where those who would do good are those who would be put to jail while the real terrorists and killers are free and in government positions.”
LUMAD KILLINGS
The Lumad in Mindanao have been struggling for their land and right to self-determination.
Vast tracts of their ancestral domain have been eyed by big multinational corporations for various “development projects.” Military operations pave way for the entry of these projects, subjecting Lumad to all forms of attacks.
Bulatlat, as early as 2006, has been writing stories of Lumad’s miseries and resistance.
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‘Bakwet’ | Hundreds of Lumád flee communities in Agusan Sur, Bukidnon
‘Bakwet’ | Hundreds of Lumád flee communities in Agusan Sur, Bukidnon
“Curfew hours were strictly imposed and the movements of the locals were closely monitored and controlled...They were not even allowed to work in their farms.”
Lumád evacuees: ‘Let us go back home to our river, our forest’
Lumád evacuees: ‘Let us go back home to our river, our forest’
With President Duterte’s declaration of a unilateral ceasefire, Mindanao ‘bakwets’ hope soldiers will leave their communities and they can finally go home.
Lumád leader shot dead in Davao City
Lumád leader shot dead in Davao City
Indigenous groups call on President Duterte to stop the implementation of Oplan Bayanihan, to which they attribute the continuing killings and harassment on progressives.
A mother’s joy | Lumad school holds graduation rites at evacuation center
A mother’s joy | Lumad school holds graduation rites at evacuation center
“There was a part when the children went down from the stage and gave us their medals, as they were singing. I could not help but cry, I think all of us parents did.”
Army Special Forces soldiers shoot Lumad farmer, trigger forcible evacuation
Army Special Forces soldiers shoot Lumad farmer, trigger forcible evacuation
“Is this how the 402nd Brigade ‘manages conflict’ in Surigao Sur?”
German rights group, daughter of slain tribal leader bring cases of Lumad killings to UN
German rights group, daughter of slain tribal leader bring cases of Lumad killings to UN
"With 31 reported killings in 2015, the Philippines has one of the worst track records in the killing of human rights defenders (HRD) worldwide."
Bishops hold Aquino accountable over torching of Lumad sanctuary
Bishops hold Aquino accountable over torching of Lumad sanctuary
“They will ‘turn aside justice’ and ‘deprive the people of their rights’ just as long as their wanton greed is fed, though not even sated.”
‘Is there no safe place for the Lumad?’
‘Is there no safe place for the Lumad?’
Progressive groups condemned the torching of the Lumad evacuation center in Davao City.
Learn from the Lumad, strive for a scientific and mass-oriented culture!
Learn from the Lumad, strive for a scientific and mass-oriented culture!
By JM Ayuste A few days ago, I was chatting with one Agham Youth member about our organizational principles and concerns. Our conversation steered to the need to establish and instill a culture of scientific inquiry and objectivity while grounding it on the needs...
Lumad wants to be home by Christmas
Lumad wants to be home by Christmas
“The continuing attacks against Lumad communities and schools, including the recent evacuation in Compostela, show both the hypocrisy and desperation of the US-Aquino regime, especially with Oplan Bayanihan’s failure.”
Alamara militia works with, and for the military – Lumad
Alamara militia works with, and for the military – Lumad
“I was accompanying 36 students of the Misfi academy when this happened. They also brought the students with me. We were interrogated.”
Ang lumalabang Lumad, hindi si Duterte, ang tanglaw ng Mindanao
Ang lumalabang Lumad, hindi si Duterte, ang tanglaw ng Mindanao
QUESTION EVERYTHING Mong Palatino *Talumpating binigkas sa Mindanao Human Rights Summit na ginanap sa Philippine Normal University, Taft, Manila noong Nobyembre 12, 2015 Sa susunod na linggo, ipapalabas na ang inaabangang huling installment ng pelikulang Hunger...
Why the Left is fighting alongside the Lumad
Why the Left is fighting alongside the Lumad
What they refuse to recognize is that it is mainly the Left which has chosen to embrace the struggle of the Lumad compared to other political forces which sided with foreign capital and big business in the exploitation of our precious resources.
Lawyers group to take on cases of Lumad
Lawyers group to take on cases of Lumad
“There are personal accounts from the victims themselves. These are enough grounds for charges.”
Son of felled Lumad leader continues his father’s duties
Son of felled Lumad leader continues his father’s duties
The second in five children, he had to discontinue college at the University of Mindanao in 2009, after his father, Ludiño Monzon, was gunned down allegedly by soldiers from 67th Infantry Battalion in Boston, Davao Oriental, near a police station.
Attacks on schools put Lumád children at risk
Attacks on schools put Lumád children at risk
There have been 95 cases of attacks on schools by soldiers and paramilitary groups.