Church leader says gov’t authorities question why they allow IPs stay in Baclaran Church
A church leader has called the government "insensitive" on the plight of the indigenous peoples.
Cops cordon IP protesters in Baclaran church
Hundreds of Lumads to be hosted by the National Cathedral of the Iglesia Filipiniana Independiente were blocked by buses brought by the police forces as tribal protesters were about to leave for travel to the IFI Cathedral, Saturday afternoon.
Global activists gather in PH to protest APEC summit
As the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit approaches, global activists are also set to gather here to provide different points of views on the world's economy contrary to what will be discussed on the said summit.
Teachers from Alliance of Concerned Teachers for Peace in Metro Manila held an alternative classroom at the Manilakbayan Kampuhan at Liwasan Bonifacio. They discuss the issues affecting lumad schools in Mindanao. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)
Army: Suspects in burning of IP school “disguised” as military
The Army’s Eastern Mindanao Command said it condemned the burning of an IP (indigenous people) school in Surigao del Sur, adding it was a handiwork of “still unidentified lawless armed group wearing Army uniforms.”
A grade 5 pupil of Alcadev school holds a placard during the visit of Senator Teofisto Guingona in the evacuation center in Tandag City sports complex in this capital of Surigao del Sur. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Who burned the IP’s school in Agusan del Sur?
At around 2:00 am on Thursday, the cottage used by the school staff and teachers of an alternative school catering to tribal students in Padiay village, Sibagat town in Agusan del Sur was burned.