The Lumad are a group of Austronesian indigenous peoples in the southern Philippines. It is a Cebuano term meaning "native" or "indigenous".

Feb 18, 2021 · According to the Union of People’s Lawyers in Mindanao, the Lumads are often displaced, finding themselves between the crossfires of government forces and the New People’s Army (NPA). The Lumad ancestral lands are located in remote, mountainous regions where the NPA and the military often clash.

Lumad are found throughout Mindanao, in remote mountainous areas and valleys, in low-lying plains, and in coastal areas. Over the years, the Lumad have nurtured and protected their traditional ancestral lands, and their individual cultures.

The lumad who live within the southern highland ranges are swidden farmers, and practice little trade. Like many of its neighbors, Bagobo society is ruled by a class of warriors known as magani or bagani. The Bagobo’s elaborate dress and personal …

Nov 13, 2019 · Lumad is short for the term Katawang Lumad which translates to “indigenous people”. The term was officialy used by the delegates of the LMPF or the Lumad Mindanao Peoples Federation on June 26, 1986. It is the self-ascription and identity of the said indigenous people of Mindanao.

LUMAD is a Bisayan term meaning “native” or “indigenous”. It is adopted by a group of 15 from a more than 18 Mindanao ethnic groups in their Cotabato Congress in June 1986 to distinguish them from the other Mindanaons, Moro or Christian.

Aug 9, 2017 · 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.” The Philippines is composed of 14 to17...

Mar 25, 2021 · However, perhaps one of the oldest groups of people who lived in the country and still is right now are the Lumads. The term “lumad” means “native” in Cebuano, and true to its name the Lumads refer to the natives of Mindanao. They are the natives who have not been converted to the religions which came here such as Christianity and Islam.

Nov 12, 2021 · Centuries before there was a Republic of the Philippines, the island of Mindanao was already peopled by indigenous groups that would later be collectively called Lumad, a Visayan term for “native” or “indigenous.”

It explores the significance of Mindanao natural reserves and resources to Lumad identity as well as their experiences and established ties with neighboring groups, specifically the Muslims, through the years. Lumad is a Visayan term meaning “born from the earth.”