“Lest we forget, there is already martial law declared in the southern part of the country. The imposition of martial law has merely contributed to the intensification of attacks against the Filipino people. Five indigenous and peasant leaders were arrested in the first week of October in Misamis Oriental and Surigao del Sur. The violations continue unabated as another Lumad is killed in Sarangani province and striking workers at a Japanese multinational company were violently dispersed this week. Mindanao is being ravaged by what can only be referred to as State terrorism,” said Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay.
(Photo from Kilab Multimedia)
