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FEDERALISM. Lipatuan Joel Andres Unad, Chair of the Mindanao Peoples Conference for Peace and Development (MIPCPD), says they want to see a clearer view of what would be the Lumad's participation and situation when Federalism is put in place. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Federalism feared to cripple Lumad’s rights

An indigenous people (IP) tribal leader in Mindanao expressed concern that their bundle of rights might be disregarded by the time the federal form of government is implemented.

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Read more about the article Leader challenges Duterte’s Maranao bloodline
IN TEARS. Maranao leader Sultan Macara Sampuan is in tears as he narrated in a press conference at Fuente Osmeña Park in Cebu City on Tuesday, Aug. 22 the continuing destruction of the lives of the people of Marawi as the military air assaults and ground operations continue in the area. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Leader challenges Duterte’s Maranao bloodline

If indeed President Rodrigo Duterte has Maranao blood in his veins then he should consider ordering the troops to end air assaults and ground operations in Marawi, a Moro leader raised this challenge.

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Read more about the article Bringing anger over Mindanao’s humanitarian crisis to Manila
Tribal leaders perform a traditional ritual before they embark on a journey to Manila to protest the various abuses under the Duterte administration, at the Press Freedom Monument, here, on Tuesday afternoon, August 22. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Bringing anger over Mindanao’s humanitarian crisis to Manila

More than a thousand indigenous peoples (IPs) and Moro communities from Mindanao are on their way to Manila to express their dismay over the continued abuses perpetrated by the present administration against tribal minorities.

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Read more about the article Cebu to hear plight of Lumad, Moro in Duterte’s regime
LEGITIMATE ISSUE. Saving lumad schools in Mindanao is among the legitimate issues that delegates to this year’s “Lakbayan of National Minorities” carry amidst the continuing military attacks and threats of destruction on said facilities. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Cebu to hear plight of Lumad, Moro in Duterte’s regime

More than 300 Lumad and Moro delegates from Mindanao set their foot in this premiere city in the Visayas on Tuesday morning, Aug. 22, to join the nationwide patriotic journey dubbed as “Lakbayan of National Minorities 2017.”

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