The task force did not specify what the violations were. 8371 created the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples and penalizes, among other things, discrimination of indigenous peoples, unauthorized intrusion of ancestral lands, and the defacing of artifacts and other archaeological sites. Philstar.com has sought National Commission on Indigenous Peoples chair Allen Capuyan for comment, though he has not responded as of press time. RELATED: Timeline unclear for Lumad students' return to parents after Cebu raid | 'Lumad school volunteer moved from detention without knowledge of counsel, family''Rescue' operation? READ: 'Rescued' Lumad children said they were taught reading and writing, not 'warfare training' — Cebu DSWSThis is a developing story.

Source: Philippine Star May 19, 2021 09:56 UTC