DAVAO CITY – Police authorities arrested 23 individuals, including the leader of the Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines (FTGP). They rescued nine minors during an operation in Purok 5, Barangay Sabang, Surigao City, on Thursday morning, February 20. Jorgeto Corpuz Santisas, also known as "Datu Adlaw," and Lourdes Infante Salinas, another group leader, were among … [Read more...] about PNP arrests 23, rescues 9 minors in crackdown on Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines
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Court evicts 32 IP families, houses razed to the ground
KIDAPAWAN CITY --- The National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) is investigating the burning of 32 houses belonging to tribal members in the village of Lomonday, Barangay Ganatan, in the town of Arakan, Cotabato province. This investigation follows the 6th Circuit Municipal Trial Court's decision on April 25, 2024, which ordered the demolition of houses and … [Read more...] about Court evicts 32 IP families, houses razed to the ground
NCIP director to face trial for unliquidated funds
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The Office of the Ombudsman recommended the filing of a case against Abdul Puengan, former Regional Director of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), Region IX, Pagadian City. Puengan is facing charges after her failed to liquidate P169, 904.00 cash advances, representing travelling expenses, miscellaneous expenses and a tribal … [Read more...] about NCIP director to face trial for unliquidated funds
A thousand lumads rejoiced over government support while dozens bleed, cry for justice
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – While about a thousand indigenous peoples from all over Mindanao rejoiced inside the Eastern Mindanao Command gymnasium each time President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to support to the tribe, a dozen held a rally at the gate of the army headquarters, crying for justice and condemning government's plan to develop the hinterlands. This was observed … [Read more...] about A thousand lumads rejoiced over government support while dozens bleed, cry for justice
