Moro leaders to police: Don’t violate Muslim laws in taking off burqas

Kawagib Moro Human Rights secretary general Bai Ali Indayla said any policy should ensure that no cultural or religious belief is violated, especially the belief of the Moro people who are vulnerable to human rights violations.

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Jinky, 15 years old, is a Manobo evacuee from Kapalong, Davao del Norte. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com file photo)

Groups to check safety of community for Lumad’s return in Davao del Norte town

Government and people's organizations are set for an ocular visit in Sitio Muling, Barangay Gupitan in Kapalong, Davao del Norte province on September 13-15 in preparation for the safe return of the Lumads staying in a church compound here.

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CIDG falsified Lumad school teacher’s identity, says group

A non-government organization said that the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police “planted” the two identification cards that supported the arrest of a Lumad school teacher in Cebu City last month.

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