After attending school inside the evacuation center in the United Church of Christ in the Philippines, two Manobo girls immediately go to their makeshift shelter to do beads work which they sell. Beside them is their mother who watches them. Hundreds of evacuees are still in Davao City fearing military occupation of their communities since last year. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Manobo evacuees vow to stay in sanctuary
The recent attempt to take Manobo evacuees out of the church facility serving as their sanctuary as well as the immense pressure and intimidation that they face have left unshaken their firm resolve to stay.
