After years of struggling for the rights of indigenous peoples (IPs), Manobo tribeswoman Eufemia Cullamat from Surigao del Sur finally leveled up her advocacy with a seat in the House of Representatives. “I will pledge my life for our struggle and bring it to Congress,” said Cullamat, a native of Lianga town, after she took…
Philippine Network of Food Security Programmes, Inc. (PNFSP) vehemently condemn another desperate attempt by the military to discredit and close down the Lumad schools, Alternative Learning Center for Agricultural and Livelihood Development (ALCADEV) and Tribal Filipino Programs for Surigao del Sur (TRIFFPSS) on the pretext of legislative inquiry orchestrated by the Office of the Presidential…
‘FABRICATED LIES’ | Lumad Group: Stop using Lumad to extend Martial Law December 8, 2018 – A group of Lumad students and teachers slammed on Saturday the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for its “fabricated lies” in order to extend Martial Law in Mindanao. In a statement, Save Our Schools (SOS) network said the…
To have IP rights in the BBL means inclusive peace, say Lumads “To include non-Moro indigenous peoples rights in the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) means inclusive peace, and a more lasting one,” says Titay Bleyen Santos Unsad, a Teduray leader from Upi, Maguindanao. “Peace in Mindanao is a common aspiration of the Moro people…
An open letter to the President of the Philippines HIS EXCELLENCY BENIGNO ‘NOYNOY’ AQUINO III President Republic of the Philippines Malacanang Palace Dear President Aquino, The Civil Society Coalition on the Convention on the Rights of the Child (NGO Coalition CRC) joins the urgent call to resolve the recurring violation of the Lumad children’s right…
On the killings of indigenous peoples in Lianga, Surigao del Sur September 3,2015 The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights strongly condemns the brutal killings of Emerito Samarca, head of an alternative school (ALCADEV) for indigenous people, Dionel Campos and Bello Sinzo, both leaders of the Manobo tribe and an indigenous people’s (lumad) organization,…
Senator Grace Poe promises to probe issues of non-moro IP rights in Bangsamoro Basic Law Manila – Non-moro Indigenous Peoples (IP) in the Bangsamoro, led by Timuay (local term for Teduray leader) Alim Bandara, did not leave empty handed in ‘Tapatan sa Aristocrat’ on Monday, when Senator Grace Poe said that she will study the…
Justice for Jordan Manda is justice to all Lumads, Amnesty International said in commemoration of the National Indigenous Peoples’ Month Today, in commemoration of National Indigenous Peoples Month, Amnesty International Philippines stands by indigenous peoples (IP) leaders and community members in their call for justice to the continuing attacks and killings against indigenous peoples specially…
Promotion of Church Peoples’ Response (PCPR) invites you to a forum: SOVEREIGNTY UNDER ATTACK US Troops Never Really Bid Goodbye February 23, 2012 Thursday 2-5pm Arnold Janssen Hall, Christ the King Seminary Speaker: Mr. Arnold Padilla Former Senior Researcher IBON Foundation
MindaNews » Army official accuses Lumads in Bukidnon of conniving with rebels. By Walter I. Balane February 3, 2012 MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews/2 Feb) – About 2,500 Lumads under 13 tribal leaders are working with the New People’s Army (NPA) in southern Bukidnon, the highest ranking military official here told the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Wednesday in his…
Promotion of Church People’s Response – Cebu November 26, 2011 STATEMENT ON THE 40TH DAY OF FR. FAUSTO TENTORIO’S DEATH “Violence and hate are always a defeat.” These words of Pope Benedict XVI on April 6, 2011 we echo with great grief and indignation on this 40th day to remember the ruthless killing of Fr.…
HK human rights groups protest extra judicial killings in PHL MANILA, Nov. 5, 2011—Hong Kong’s human rights groups held a picket in front of Philippine Consulate General to protest the murder of Fr. Fausto Tentorio, PIME and the rising cases of extra judicial killings in the Philippines. The HK Committee for the Advancement of Human…
Dear Peace Advocates, Greetings of peace! We are enjoining you to sign this statement (attached and included below) to support the call for justice for Fr. Fausto “Pops” Tentorio. We hope to publicize this statement between November 17 (the first month after Fr. Tentorio’s killing) and November 23 (the International Day to End Impunity as…
The Example of True Friendship (Fr. Shay’s columns are published in The Manila Times, in publications in Ireland, the UK, Hong Kong, and on-line.) The life and death of Father Fausto Tentorio (59) is not going to be forgotten. Filipinos and many others will continue to recall and celebrate his steadfast solidarity, commitment and dedication…
Bukdinon Lumad farmers decry killing of Higaonon farmer By Keith Bacongco Early in the morning of Thursday, September 1, residents near the regional office of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) along the corner of Tiano and Del Pilar Streets in Cagayan de Oro City were caught by surprise upon seeing a coffin displayed…
INDIGENOUS WOMEN ON PNOY’S SONA TERESA, Sambal, 40 years old (Cabangan, Zambales) Nakakainsulto na nagpapalakpakan sila dun sa kongreso para sa CCT/PPPP, samantalang kami na pinakamahirap sa mahihirap, ni hindi naabutan nito. (Conditional Cash Transfer/Pangtawid Programa para sa Pamilya Pilipino) Wala man lang pagbanggit kahit isa sa mga indigenous peoples; wala man lang pagbanggit sa…
Army major assaults Bicol journalist – NUJP – Interaksyon.com. MANILA, Philippines – An Army major allegedly assaulted a journalist in Camarines Sur province who had requested soldiers who were blocking a road while doing their exercises to give way to traffic, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines reported Thursday. An alert issued by…
Children and schools caught in Philippine conflicts, and the UN is concerned about AFP tactics – Interaksyon.com. Carlos H. Conde, InterAksyon.com MANILA, Philippines – The soldiers descended on the Lumad (tribal) villages of Lianga where, according to human rights and tribal groups, they put up checkpoints that restricted the movement of residents and imposed a…
AFP stands out in UN chief’s report for violating children’s rights – Interaksyon.com. Carlos H. Conde MANILA, Philippines – The soldiers descended on the Lumad (tribal) villages of Lianga where, according to human rights and tribal groups, they put up checkpoints that restricted the movement of residents and imposed a blockade that severely constrained the…
Listen to forest dwellers, rights groups urge DENR – Special Reports – GMA News Online – Latest Philippine News. PATERNO ESMAQUEL II, GMA News In a patch of old-growth forest in a mostly denuded area in Bislig, Surigao del Sur, the local Manobo community once rescued an endangered Philippine Eagle in 2007 and named it…
