Pipol's Power launches in Bukidnon

The Pipol's Power campaign was launched in Bukidnon, home of the Pulangi River, last Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the People's Park of Maramag, Bukidnon. Led by the Mindanao Commission on Women (MCW) and the Pulangiyon-Manobo-Talaandig tribes. The indigenous peoples of Bukidnon are emotional over the issue of selling the Agus Pulangi Hydropower because privatizing Pulangi is like selling their souls. They identify themselves as Pulangiyon-Manobo, the Pulangi River is part of their identity, their heritage. The use of their river as a hydropower source should remain in their ownership and control. And the employees of NAPOCOR in Bukdinon showed their solidarity with the indigenous peoples saying privatization of power in the country is not good for the people.


Below, the indigenous tribe of Bukidnon joins Ms. Amelia Bojo in fighting for the Pulangui to remain in people's hands.

Nanay Fely talks about how painful it is knowing that her parents' land will possibly be in the hands of private investors if we do not do something about it.

Maramag Councilor Krisynthia Raquel Pader leads the Municipality of Maramag in launching Pipol's Power.

Children take part in fighting for clean and affordable electricity.

The Talahari Band lead by Kokoy Pandian sing songs of protest.

 

 

Mindanao Commision on Women's very own, Ms. Arlene and Bai listen as Ms. Amy Bojo talks about the situation of the Pulangu River and the people whose lives are greatly affected by it, the Manobo-Talaandig.

A Manobo takes a video of the speaker.

Ms. Amy Bojo talks about the power crisis and the situation in Bukidnon.

"Mupirma ko kay dili ko musugot mumahal ang kuryente," a passerby said.

Women influence the males in their society by pinning Pipol's Power badge.

NAPOCOR employees took part and gave pledges as well.

The NAPOCOR officials and employees joins the Pipol's Power movement.

The Talahari Band renders a song for the protestors.

The women of the  Pulangiyon-Manobo-Talaandig tribes are making their voices heard through the pledges.

The Bukidnon Area Core Group with Ms. Patricia Ruivivar of Mindanao Commission on Women.