The Philippines is a culturally diverse country with an estimated 14- 17 million Indigenous

Peoples (IPs) belonging to 110 ethno-linguistic groups. They are mainly concentrated in Northern
Luzon (Cordillera Administrative Region, 33%) and Mindanao (61%),

When did Lumad killings start?

June 26, 1986
The term Lumad is short for Katawhang Lumad (Literally: “indigenous people”), a description officially adopted
by delegates of the Lumad Mindanao Peoples Federation founding assembly on June 26, 1986.

Where do the Lumads live?

They are an indigenous tribe in Mindanao. They live in the surrounding areas of Mt. Apo.

Where do the Bagobos came from?

The Bagobo are by origin a nomadic tribe, they travelled from one place to the other by hacking their way
through the virgin forests. The region was abundant with cogonal land with tall trees and had a wide area of
hunting grounds. Mar 4, 2010

Difference of lumads to the Bangsamoro…

Who are the Bangsamoro?
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is the home of the Muslims who fight for their self-
determination and aspirations for a peaceful and progressive region.Peb 12, 2019

TRADITION & CULTURE. The Manobo are several people groups who inhabit the island of Mindanao in the
Philippines. They speak one of the languages belonging to the Manobo language family. Their origins can be
traced back to the early Malay peoples who came from the surrounding islands of Southeast Asia.
 Lumad killings due to tribal conflict, says army

On Martial Law anniv, groups call to ‘Stop Lumad Killings’, ‘Never again to
Martial Law’ | Tudla Productions
MANILA, Philippines – The Lumad are the largest indigenous group in the
Philippines. The word “Lumad” is a Visayan term which means “born of the earth.”

LUMAD'S WISH. The tribal leaders in Mindanao insist on a Bangsamoro entity that recognizes their
right to ancestral domain. Photo by Mick Basa

MANILA, Philippines – Why did they stage a lightning rally at the Sofitel, where
representatives of the mining sector were holding a conference on Wednesday,
September 6?

Ctto. Rappler.com September 2, 2017

The celebration of the Martial Law anniversary last 2015 under the former president Noynoy Aquino’s term