Lumad
Speech parts
1. Lumad - Noun
2. Lumad - Adjective
Meaning
Lumad (not comparable)
Of, or pertaining to the Lumads.
Lumad (plural Lumads)
Any of the indigenous non-Muslim peoples of Mindanao in the Philippines.
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For its part, the NPA accused the military of using FA-50 fighter planes to drop bombs on Lumad communities in Cabanglasan town, Bukidnon last March 27.
As the Moro and Lumad alliance provided an effective resistance to Spanish rule, Mindanao became a melting pot of different cultures, it creates a more distinct culture which is not present in other island groups in the country.
But incidents like these have caused a massive displacement of Lumad children, causing interruption of classes as the assault on tribal learning facilities across Mindanao continue, said Bonganay.
Ridiculous trumped-up charges have also been filed against 406 peasants and Lumad.
In Sitio KM 30, Barangay Dagohoy, about 25 soldiers in full battle gear had been conducting patrols around the STTICLC school while occupying six houses in the community, Lumad teachers reported.
Like other Lumad children and youth, Belandres yearns for peace in Mindanao.