Read more about the article In Marawi, 27 unclaimed bodies laid to rest
The provincial government of Lanao del Sur buries on Monday, July 24, the 27 sets of human remains in Maqbar Public Cemetery in Barangay Papandayan Caniogan, Marawi City. (Divina M. Suson)

In Marawi, 27 unclaimed bodies laid to rest

The provincial government of Lanao del Sur buried on Tuesday morning?,? 27 unclaimed cadavers of individuals who died ?becau?se of the ongoing conflict in Marawi City.

Continue ReadingIn Marawi, 27 unclaimed bodies laid to rest

The Seed of Peace in Default (Part 5)

A bad sign meets Haribon as he tarries in his flight back to the mountains of the Big Isle, after his series of consultations with the bagani warriors of Mandalangan in the northern regions of Mindasilang. He cannot easily believe that Abukay and Perikoy are the ones who meet him on his way and as though a shadow of anxiety inextricably resides in their countenance.

Continue ReadingThe Seed of Peace in Default (Part 5)
Read more about the article Barangay protest puts Davao water project on hold
Photo courtesy of Picjumbo

Barangay protest puts Davao water project on hold

The thirst to adequate and potable water supply for the residents of the second district here might go on for a longer period as the proposed solution remains to be pending at the National Water Resources Board (NWRB).

Continue ReadingBarangay protest puts Davao water project on hold
Read more about the article ‘Waste of taxes,’ minorities want NCIP dismantled
ABOLISH NCIP. Delegates to this year’s Lakbayan of National Minorities stage a protest at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on Tuesday, Sept. 5 and called for the abolition of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, which they said has failed to serve the interests of the indigenous people in the country. (Photo courtesy of SANDUGO)

‘Waste of taxes,’ minorities want NCIP dismantled

Lumad and Moro delegates to this year’s Lakbayan of National Minorities stormed the south gate of the House of Representatives on Tuesday morning, Sept. 5 to press a zero allocation and budget for the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples and call for its abolition.

Continue Reading‘Waste of taxes,’ minorities want NCIP dismantled