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Lumad farmers from different provinces in Davao Region seek the assistance of the Department of Agriculture regional office on Tuesday, Oct. 25 to provide them with free water irrigation as they are yet to recover from the effects of El Niño. (Earl O. Condeza/davaotoday.com)

Datu Monico Cayog and Isidro Indao of Kusog sa Katawhang Mindanao puts on a bandana called a 'Tangkulo,' on National Democratic Front peace panel member, Benito Tiamzon on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Traditionally worn by baganis (tribal warriors), the Tangkulo expresses the Lumad's gratitude towards Tiamzon and the NDFP's support for the plight of the indigenous and Moro people. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Women Moro and Lumad leaders Bai Ali Indayla and Bai Bibyaon Bigkay give National Democratic Front Consultant Wilma Tia?mzon a '?suwat,' a traditional headdress as a token of gratitude for her support on their plightin a peace forum held Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the University of the Philippines Diliman. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Lumad and Moro children share a solidarity lunch with their new found friends from various organizations in Metro Manila at the University of the Philippines Diliman on Tuesday, Oct. 25. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Environment secretary Gina Lopez announces on Monday, Oct. 24 that the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources will no longer accept new mining permit applications. Lopez attnted a dialogue with the leaders of the indigenous and Moro peoples alliance, Sandugo, at the University of the Philippines Diliman. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)