Indigenous Peoples Protest Mega Dams

Indigenous peoples (IP) groups protest in front of the National Irrigation Administration in Region VI in Iloilo City in 31 March 2016. Mega dams like the Jalaur Multi-purpose Dam, a private-public partnership (PPP) project of the outgoing Aquino administration, brought environmental destruction and large-scale dislocation of IP communities including farmer settlers. The Jalaur Dam project threatens the existence of Tumanduk tribe in Panay Island. (photos by Jen Guste)

Indigenous peoples groups led by Katribu Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (KATRIBU) together with the Task Force for Indigenous Peoples’ Rights (TFIP) call for alternative to large dams in the provision of energy and irrigation.