12 Questions
What is the main reason the Lumad people are struggling to keep their rights to their ancestral domain?
The interference of logging operators in the area
Why does Datu Jeremias Pandabon emphasize the importance of the forest to the Lumad people?
The forest is essential for their food and livelihood
What incident led to the loss of land and lives for the Lumad people according to Sibero Bangkiling?
Logging activities causing landslides
Why did Antonia Ebakasmar mention the Zambowood Logging Company and a mining company in her account?
To demonstrate the impact of industrial activities on their community
What is the primary concern expressed by Mayang Gandam regarding multinational corporations entering their ancestral territories?
Depletion of natural resources and soil
What action did the group propose to the Aquino government to address the indigenous peoples' needs?
Assisting in documenting tribal territories' boundaries
What was the theme of the land congress mentioned in the text?
Land is Life
Who convened the group of technocrats, professionals, academicians, businesspeople, and government personnel for a policy consultation in January 1987?
Environment Sec. Cados Dominguez
What did Datu Mambiling Ansabo emphasize during the land congress as per the text?
Advocacy for indigenous people's ancestral domain agenda
What aspirations did the IPs strongly advocate for within the new political reality?
Recognition of their ancestral domain agenda
Why did uG,{T feel compelled to convene another forum as mentioned in the text?
To recognize and address IPs' aspirations
What was one of the concerns expressed by Datu Melanio Warad as per the text?
Land grabbing issues faced by Lumad families
Learn about the developments in the government cabinet in January 1987, including new appointments and consultations towards institutionalizing 'people power'. Discover how business interests overshadowed the concerns of indigenous people during this time.
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