Memories of fasting in beautiful Marawi
By Angel L. Tesorero Dubai, UAE—Dubai resident Inshirah Taib, from Marawi City in southern Philippines, has two contrasting pictures of her hometown and favourite city: Once a centre of Islamic grandeur and tradition, Marawi has been razed to the ground after Daesh-inspired Maute group laid siege to the city exactly a year ago. Marawi, the […]
Mindanaoans lead condemnation of Martial Law on its 1st anniversary
In the first anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao, various minority groups gathered at Mendiola to denounce the effectiveness of it in bringing peace in Mindanao. Pointing its negative effects to the people, Mindanaons led in condemning martial rule in the island, adding the military uses it to further oppress marginalized groups […]
Jerome Aba narrates ordeal in US
Jerome Aba, Sandugo co-chairperson, narrates his ordeal at the San Francisco International Airport when denied entry and interrogated by US immigration and homeland security agents for nearly 30-hours. He was invited by Church groups to talk about the human rights situation in the Philippines.
Rally held at San Francisco airport in support of detained Filipino activist
Dozens of supporters held a rally at the arrival area of the San Francisco International Airport upon learning that Sandugo co-chairperson Jerome Aladdin Succor Aba was held by the United States Immigration Service and denied entry despite a valid 10-year multiple entry visa. Aba was supposed to address church groups and go on a speaking […]
NUJP condemns Army’s attempt to bar reporter from covering Marawi protest
Indeed, it is for those in authority, particularly the armed services, to observe proper decorum as any misstep could result in grievous harm not only to journalists but to all other citizens of this land. March 31, 2018 We have long been under the impression that Colonel Romeo Brawner was one of those who fit […]
‘Actors can enter Marawi, why can’t we?’ residents ask Army, Police
About a thousand displaced residents of Marawi City were prevented from visiting the so-called ground zero Friday by combined elements of the city police and 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army. Wanting to hold a M’balingan (Meranaw for “coming home”) and Jumaat (Friday Congretional Prayer), the residents wanted to march from the city center […]
Appeal to Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte
“We appeal to you to let Marawi be rebuilt the way our ancestors did: one house at a time, one masjid at a time. One village at a time.” Mr. President: We, the people of Marawi City and those who are one with us, would like to appeal to your kind office to intervene in […]
Sitio Sandugo as a cultural center
Sitio Sandugo is what the national minority groups participating in Lakbayan 2017 call their camp at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City. On most days and nights, the camp is a bevy of activities that include those who visit them such as students, artists, medical workshops and others. Watch this slideshow of […]
Lakbayan 2017 arrives in Metro Manila
Here is a photo slide of the first day of Lakbayan ng Pambansang Minorya 2017 last Thursday, August 31 in Mendiola and UP Diliman. Click this link: https://spark.adobe.com/video/3KnmOOvtegiIG
Bangsamoro and Lumad activists slam martial law in Mindanao
Leading Moro and Lumad activists slammed human rights violations on the 11th day of the Duterte government’s martial law in Mindanao. In a forum in Quezon City with several church representatives, the activists said military rule on their island is giving rise to many abuses from the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The abuses range […]