“Isn’t this a sign of the cold-heartedness of our government? Needless to say, the recent forcible evacuation affirmed that even children are not spared from the violence of military operations. “ – Children’s Rehabilitation Center
Category: Indigenous Peoples
Free shower
Davao City- Hundreds of Lumad evacuess from Talaingod, Davao del Norte got a free shower on a very hot day from the central 911. The Bakwits have sought refuge at UCCP Haran. They have been there for a week now, alleging intensive militarization in their communities as the reason why they evacuated (Text and Photos…
Displaced Ata-Manobo children decry military harassment
Army spokesman Capt. Ernest Carolina claims residents were ‘tricked’ into believing promises of the NPAs.
Manobo tribe says Army hunts for rebs in tribal village, scares schoolchildren
“The reason behind the bold moves of the military now is still the same – they want to log what remains of our forests and to mine the minerals in the mountains.” IP leader
Army presence halted Lumad school classes
‘Soldiers’ encampment inside school premises is a violation of many international instruments which the Philippines is a signatory, the Constitution and specific laws like Republic Act 9610 or the “Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Law.’ – CRC
Tumandoks unite against land-grabbing, mega dam, military harassment
“Typhoon Yolanda destroyed our houses and our trees in November 8 last year… Now, more than two months after, the 61st IB-PA and the NCIP suddenly remembered to conduct a relief distribution operation, come here in the middle of our assembly preparations and in full battle gear?”
6 heroes of the environment receive GBK awards in 2013
“The commitment to protect and nurture the environment and national patrimony is not an easy road to take. Not only does it require patience and perseverance, energies and strength of will, but in other times, it also costs peoples’ lives.” – Frances Quimpo, Center for Environmental Concerns
Harvests in Pablo areas mark CPP’s 45th celebration
Red local govt leader in Pablo-ravaged ComVal credits the CPP for helping them organize the farmers, implement communal farming system and help assure their food security.
‘Tribal leader in Comval killed by government troops’
Govt military operations resulted in the death of a civilian, the detention of three others, and the dislocation of hundreds more in Maragusan and Maco towns from Nov18 to Dec 6.
Another IP killed for having opposed palm oil plantation
“Ironically, under the government of BS Aquino, warlords and paramilitary groups were not dismantled. Worst, the same warlord group is said to be facilitating the entry of mining and oil palm plantations like that of A. Brown Company in the area.”
Sagada hits ‘desecration of sacred grounds’ by telecom firm
By GINA DIZON Northern Dispatch SAGADA, Mountain Province – Local residents here are opposing the construction of a communications tower for Globe Telecom on the Calvary hill. Through a petition sent to the telecommunications company and appeals for support to the vestry of the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin (CSMV) and the Episcopal Diocese…