Martial Law in Mindanao

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Lumad? groups from Mindanao traveled to Manila and trooped to the Supreme Court on Thursday, February 8 to condemn the High Court's decision upholding the constitutionality of the Martial law extension in Mindanao. (Contributed photo)

ML extension is ‘like rubbing salt to our wounds’, Lumad says

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — "Martial law extension is killing ?martial ?l?aw victims twice." This is how ?the ?tribal group PASAKA describe?d? the Supreme Court approval of President Rodrigo Duterte's request…

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Read more about the article Group doubts Duterte’s all-out war: It’s after Lumad, not rebels
In a press conference in Freedom Park Davao City, Pasaka Lumad Confederation in Southern Mindanao Chairman Kerlan Fanagel formally opens the caravan of the national minorities which will be leaving for Manila on October 8, Saturday. (contributed photo)

Group doubts Duterte’s all-out war: It’s after Lumad, not rebels

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – A Lumad group here reacted to President Rodrigo Duterte's statement on stepping-up the government's counter-insurgency campaign, saying it will affect thousands of Lumad in Mindanao. For…

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Read more about the article Militiamen blocking food entry into villages, says Lumad group
SITIO TIBUCAG, TALAINGOD. Manobo residents of Sitio Tibucag, Barangay Dagohoy in Talaingod, Davao del Norte gathering for an early morning ritual on Nov. 30, Wednesday. Many of the residents ?are evacuees at the United Church of Christ in the Philippines Haran compound in Davao City who fled the community because of militarization and threats from paramilitary group Alamara. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Militiamen blocking food entry into villages, says Lumad group

A group of indigenous people cried foul on Wednesday, January 10, over an alleged blocking of food being transported to remote villages in Kapalong, Davao del Norte.

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Read more about the article Progressive lawmakers ask SC for TRO on martial law extension
PETITIONERS. Mindanao activists, human rights defenders, and Makabayan lawmakers ask the Supreme Court for an urgent temporary restraining order on the extended martial law in Mindanao. (Photo courtesy of Anakpawis Party-list Rep. Ariel Casilao)

Progressive lawmakers ask SC for TRO on martial law extension

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Leaders of the Makabayan bloc on Monday, January 8, petitioned the Supreme Court (SC) to issue an "urgent" temporary restraining order (TRO) against the extended martial…

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