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Non-Moro IP Provisions in Senate Bill 1717 and House Bill 6475: Compliant to FAB-CAB and the 1987 Philippine Constitution

by yasmin | Jul 9, 2018 | Philippines, Power and Democracy | 0

By: Alim M. Bandara[1]The two versions of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) –Senate Bill 1717...

Senators support IP rights for an inclusive BBL (Bangsamoro Basic Law)

by yasmin | May 23, 2018 | Philippines, Power and Democracy | 0

(May 23, 2018/Manila) – “Identity, ancestral domain, protection of their rights as non-Moro...

To have IP rights in BBL means inclusive peace, say Lumads

by yasmin | May 21, 2018 | Philippines, Power and Democracy | 0

(May 21, 2018/Manila) – “To include non-Moro indigenous peoples rights in the proposed Bangsamoro...

Urgent Call: Support the Displaced Lumad of Misamis Oriental, Philippines

by cvmilitante | Jun 26, 2016 | Philippines, Power and Democracy | 0

The ‘Higala sa Lumad’ Network is humbly requesting you to support the displaced Lumad of Misamis...

Victims of Corporate-Led Development

by yasmin | Nov 10, 2015 | Trade and Investment | 0

Presented at the forum on Access to Justice for victims of Human Rights Abuses by Transnational...

Looking at the Non-Negotiables: People and Planet

by yasmin | Nov 10, 2015 | Climate & Environment, Philippines | 0

A keynote address at the Rountable Discussion: EU-ASEAN Trade Relations, State of Play and Areas...

Indigenous peoples’ struggle for identity and territory consistent, even without arms, says Lumad

by yasmin | Jun 9, 2015 | Philippines, Statement | 0

PRESS RELEASE IP struggle for Identity and Territory Consistent, Even Without Arms, says...

Groups reiterate call for full inclusion of their rights in the Bangsamoro Basic Law

by yasmin | May 25, 2015 | Philippines, Power and Democracy | 0

The support statement below, was submitted this morning to the Senate during the hearings on the...

Clarissa V. Militante Wins Agong Journalism Award

by admin | Sep 16, 2014 | Announcement | 0

Quezon City, 16 September, 2014 — Clarissa V. Militante of Focus on the Global South won the...

What does it take to get justice in the Philippines?

by admin | Nov 13, 2007 | Food Sovereignty and Agroecology | 0

What does it take to get justice in the Philippines?: The Struggle for Land, Life, and Rights of Filipino Farmers By: Sumilao Solidarity Group* TEN YEARS AGO, on October 9, 1997, the Mapadayunong Panaghiusa sa mga Lumad Alang sa...

11 DE SEPTIEMBRE: LA VALLA EN EL KILÓMETRO CERO

by admin | Sep 20, 2003 | 1Post Types | 0

por Katharine Ainger*”Poco después de firmarse el Acuerdo [de la OMC] de la Ronda Uruguay, mis compañeros campesinos coreanos y yo nos dimos cuenta que nuestros destinos ya no estaban en nuestras manos. Nos...