By SHERWIN DE VERAwww.nordis.net BAGUIO CITY—The Supreme Court’s recent issuance of the Writs of Amparo and Habeas Data for two indigenous rights activists who have been missing since April 28 last year has brought “renewed hope” to their families. The families’ counsels received the...
By SHERWIN DE VERAwww.nordis.net QUEZON CITY— “Systematic and deliberate” was how Leonida Tundangui, executive director of the Baguio-based non-profit Katinnulong Daguiti Umili iti Amianan a Luzon (Kaduami), described the series of charges filed against development...
By SAMANTHA GAMBOTwww.nordis.net BAGUIO CITY—Each year, farmers like Aldrin Vigan experience the grim realities of damaged and withered crops and market uncertainties after each storm. Even when vegetables make it to market, poor quality often results in wastage or...
By SHERWIN DE VERAwww.nordis.net BAGUIO CITY—The Cabacanan Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (CSRIP) in Pagudpud town, Ilocos Norte, offers a myriad of potential benefits for farmers once completed in 2028: increased cropping intensity, higher crop yield, more farm...
By KIMBERLIE QUITASOLwww.nordis.net BAGUIO CITY— The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Cordillera Administrative Region (NCIP-CAR) has ordered Yamang Mineral Corporation (YMC) to cease its mineral exploration activities in Abra, citing its failure to secure...
By DONNA PETAwww.nordis.net LAOAG CITY—The family, human rights groups, and the revolutionary movement continue to call for the release of Cordillera rebel leader Simon Naogsan on humanitarian grounds and his “protected status” under the security and immunity pact...
By SHERWIN DE VERAwww.nordis.net BAGUIO CITY—Indigenous peoples’ organizations have joined the growing call for the dismissal of terrorism financing complaints against a storekeeper in the Cordillera, denouncing them as unjust. Katribu and the Bai Indigenous Women’s...
By SHERWIN DE VERAwww.nordis.net BAGUIO CITY—Indigenous groups and rights advocates have condemned the congressional bid of individuals known for red-tagging indigenous peoples (IP) and activists, calling on the Commission on Elections to disqualify the group from the...
By SHERWIN DE VERAwww.nordis.net BAGUIO CITY—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has expressed deep concern over a recent spate of shootings in Abra, with several incidents occurring in just three weeks. “The CHR strongly condemns these violent acts and calls for...
By SHERWIN DE VERAwww.nordis.net BAGUIO CITY—Jeepney drivers, operators, and commuters held a protest on September 23, demanding the suspension and review of the Baguio City Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) Ordinance. They cited a lack of consultation and...
By JASON VERZOLAwww.nordis.net BAGUIO CITY—An Ibaloy from Baguio City was among the first recipients of the Indigenous Women Educators Award from the Indigenous-Led Education Network (ILED Network) to “honor and celebrate” their vital role in passing down knowledge...
BAGUIO CITY (Updated 9:42 PM) — Windel Bolinget, an indigenous peoples’ rights activist, typically celebrates his birthday at home, his wife Elvie shared. “The children would come home, and we spend his birthday in the house. We would always cook pinikpikan (a...
By SHERWIN DE VERAwww.nordis.net BAGUIO CITY — A recent academic discussion at Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Ilocos Norte has reignited debate over the rule of Ferdinand Marcos Sr., with critics warning of potential historical distortion. Youth group...