This Matigsalog tribal family from Barangay Mangayon, Compostela Valley Province is among the 133 Lumads who left their community to seek temporary refuge in Davao City due to fear of getting caught in an armed encounter between soldiers and guerrillas, as an Army unit is encamped in their area. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Tribal leader urges Duterte to defend IPs
Indigenous people’s organizations under the Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas urged incoming President Rodrigo Duterte to uphold his promise of genuine change and defense of the indigenous people’s rights.
