Cotabato City, Philippines — Ethnic Blaan farmers in the highlands of Datalblao, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, are optimistic about improving their livelihood following the completion of a footbridge over the Dalol River, which previously hindered their access to the town market during rainy days. The Blaans, an indigenous group in MindanaoContinue Reading

A human rights group has denounced the financial terrorism charges filed against two pastors of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Zamboanga Sibugay. The pastors had extended sanctuary to individuals claiming their lives were in danger—a fundamental act of compassion they say is being unjustly criminalized. Grecian T. Asoy, spokespersonContinue Reading