Indigenous Filipinos battle for their land

Small farmers and indigenous groups in the Philippines have been struggling for decades against big companies, corrupt officials and influential families to get land once promised to them.

The land-hungry business interests are dangerous adversaries for small indigenous groups in the Philippines. In the past, they have not shied away from politically-motivated murder, violent intimidation and brutal kidnappings. Human rights activists, who support the small farmers, live in constant fear….

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