[OPINION] The Lumad are not the villains

Mocha Uson, you asked the Lumad to chant your President's name. Well here's my response: his name's not worth chanting.

Groups slam Uson for red-tagging Lumad rights organizations

One of the supposed Lumad at Mocha Uson's 'protest' at the University of the Philippines Diliman campus is linked to a paramilitary group, say Lumad rights advocates

HRW calls for end to 'government abuses' in indigenous communities

'Government plans to improve the lives of the Lumad are unlikely to succeed so long as indigenous communities live in fear of violence, exploitation, and abuse,' says Human Rights Watch's Carlos Conde

CHR: Ancestral lands of indigenous peoples 'sacred' and protected by law

The Commission on Human Rights reminds the government that any development plans on ancestral domains, including opening them to investors, should take into consideration the rights of indigenous peoples as enshrined in the law

Pia Wurtzbach's Coron visit highlights resiliency, IP issues

All the Calamian Islands are ancestral domains of the Tagbanuas So far there are only 2 communities that have been awarded the title There are 23 barangays still applying for titles a development worker explains

Indigenous peoples call for recognition of rights in peace talks

We urge the government to heed the call of IPs to stop the militarization of their communities and to grant political prisoners unconditional amnesty

WATCH: Girl wishes to be next Aeta teacher from her village

In early December MovePH went to Sitio Burog Elementary School in Bamban Tarlac as part of the ShareLove campaign This is where we met Ericka Cosme

Who are protected by the Paris climate talks?

Beyond the scientific and technical aspects of the draft COP21 deal what human elements are overlooked?

World's indigenous women fight climate change

Indigenous women worldwide gather in Paris to prove that they too are part of the battle against climate change

Ako, babaeng Hanunuo

The burden to feed and care for children while also caring for nature is carried by the Hanunuo Mangyan women in Oriental Mindoro

Bukidnon: Many farmers hungry, mired in debt

Northern Mindanao s food basket Bukidnon has the highest number of poor households Ironically many of its food producers have fallen off the food basket

Include IPs in climate change talks – United Nations

The UNDP urges governments to listen to the voices of the indigenous peoples in preparation for the international climate change conference in Paris

What's eating up Mindoro's forests?

If there really is no logging then why are trees disappearing?

When there's smoke, there's fire?

Mangyans and kaingin

How are indigenous people s rights kaingin and the environment linked?

The Lumad's long years of languishing for land and life

Their tragic fate and stories have to be honored and retold many times over until a concrete solution is reached and peace prevails

Is the military innocent in Lumad killings?

A young Lumad who is caught in the middle of the war between the government and the New People s Army shares his take on the killings in indigenous areas

Human Rights Watch: Heads should roll over attacks on Lumad

President Aquino should immediately order the DOJ to conduct an impartial and credible investigation into these attacks and prosecute those responsible

Myths about the Mangyan

Do you know who the Mangyans are?

Brazil court orders suspension of activity at Amazonian mine

Prosecutors argue that pollution from the Onca Puma mine in northern Brazil s Para state causes fetal deformations and serious diseases

Empowering women, strengthening Tboli culture

Jen Eko shows how a Tboli woman s passion to serve the tribe can help empower other women

Young nurse chooses to serve Mindanao tribes

Here s an inspiring story about a young man who dedicates his time and efforts to Lumad children who want to continue going to school

Indigenous leaders hold tribal war ritual in front of Aquino’s home

“Aquino should be held accountable for atrocities committed against the Lumad leaders and communities

Spell out indigenous peoples' rights in BBL – peace council

The proposed Bangsamoro law recognizes promotes and protects the rights of lumads but does not mention the IPRA a law passed in 1997 that has yet to be implemented in ARMM