Author: Paulo C. Rizal

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Read more about the article JUSTICE FOR JIMMY SAYPAN
Jong Monzon, secretary general of Pasaka Confederation of Lumad Organizations in Southern Mindanao calls for justice for the killing of farmer Jimmy Saypan during a protest action held in the streets of Calamba, Laguna Thursday, Oct. 13. As the secretary general of the Compostela Farmers Association, Saypan was one of the most vocal oppositions against the entry of large scale mining companies in their communities. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

JUSTICE FOR JIMMY SAYPAN

Pasaka Confederation of Lumad Organizations in Southern Mindanao secretary general Jong Monzon calls for justice for Jimmy Saypan, a farmer leader killed by suspected military men on Monday, October 10 during a protest action held in the streets of Calamba, Laguna on Thursday. As the secretary general of the Compostela Farmers Association, Saypan was one of the most vocal oppositions against the entry of large scale mining companies in their communities. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

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Kawagib Moro Alliance Spokesperson Bai Ali Indayla says the struggle of the Lumad and the Moro people are are targetted by former President Benigno S. Aquino III's counter insurgency program, Oplan Bayanihan. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

MORO LEADER

Kawagib Moro Alliance Spokesperson Bai Ali Indayla says the struggle of the Lumad and the Moro people are targetted by former President Benigno S. Aquino III's counter insurgency program, Oplan Bayanihan. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article SALUBONGAN
CONVERGE. Lumad and Moro from Mindanao converged at Calamba crossing Wednesday, Oct. 12, with the National Minority groups from Southern Tagalog. A program was held at the Calamba, Laguna, and onward they will be marching together to Manila. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

SALUBONGAN

Lumad and Moro from Mindanao converged at crossing Calamba in Laguna Wednesday, Oct. 12, with the National Minority groups from Southern Tagalog. A short program was held at the same place. Delegates of the national caravan will be marching onward to UP Diliman Campus in Manila for the "Kampuhan sa Diliman." Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article Farmer leader’s death violates ceasefire, peace talks – groups say
Various groups believed that the killing of farmer leader in Compostela, Valley is a violation of the unilateral ceasefire declared by the government in connection with the ongoing peace talks with the National Democratic Front. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Farmer leader’s death violates ceasefire, peace talks – groups say

Various groups believed that the killing of farmer leader in Compostela, Valley is a violation of the unilateral ceasefire declared by the government in connection with the ongoing peace talks with the National Democratic Front.

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