“Today, we witnessed how even our local security forces are keen on employing violent tactics to quell the dissent of the marginalized and the oppressed.”
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Agrarian revolution in Cordillera
A peace consultant narrates how revolutionary efforts improved lives and showcased self-determined development in the remotest mountain communities.
Health workers to file complaints against Fabella management
The SFHM obtained a letter dated Aug. 10, 2016 signed by Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial and addressed to Fabella hospital director Dr. Esmeraldo Ilem, approving proposals to downsize the bed capacity from 700 to 200.
Labor Summit arrives at consensus vs contractualization
“There must be no distinction between Labor-Only Contracting and Job Contracting. Both must be declared illegal.”
Unjust: Why indigenous peoples are marching in the Philippines
Bulatlat Special Report
It remains to be seen whether the present President Rodrigo Duterte, a known supporter against the killings of indigenous rights activists, will listen to the demands being pushed by indigenous peoples.
Indigenous peoples, Moros launch national minority alliance
“A blood compact united our ancestors way back in history. Now we are united again in one struggle.”
National minorities put crime scene yellow tape on mining firms’ gates
The indigenous groups aimed their protests against big businesses that continue to encroach into their lands, often harming their sources of life and livelihood, their very culture and the environment.
National minorities’ call for right to ancestral lands, self-determination echoes in Manila
“This is a historic event for all of us, to see all marginalized and minoritized tribes gather in Manila.”
Another Lumad killed in Compostela Valley
This week, two Lumad from Compostela Valley have been gunned down.
National minorities march to Mendiola Oct 13
For the first time, the unified ranks of indigenous peoples and Moro bring their calls to the National Capital Region.
2nd year of Laude killing | Groups heighten call to end VFA, Edca
“There would be no other way to best honor the memory of Jennifer Laude and boost the people’s cry for justice than by putting an end to the special treatment enjoyed by Pemberton and abrogating Edca, VFA.”