Jennylyn Mercado stands with Lumads of Mindanao
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Jennylyn Mercado has expressed her concern and support for the Lumads of Mindanao, who are victims of killings, harassment, and eviction from their ancestral lands.
After raising her concerns involving some political issues, Jennylyn Mercado joins an important discussion surrounding the welfare of the indigenous people in the country.
The Ultimate Star has shown her support to the plight of Lumads of Mindanao, who are victims of several brutal killings, harassment, and eviction from their ancestral lands.
On Twitter, Jennylyn expressed her sentiments after learning that some members of the indigenous group are missing. Accompanied by an online article about the issue, Jennylyn could not help but ask some pressing questions.
Dalawang araw ng nawawala si Mongkel Tacalan at ang dalawa niyang anak.
-- jennylyn mercado (@MercadoJen) July 20, 2020
Kelan sila papakawalan?
Kelan sila papauwin?
We need to share their stories#StopLumadKillingshttps://t.co/KVCrUgpJzb
"Kelan sila papakawalan? Kelan sila papauwin?"
Jennylyn admitted that she does not have enough knowledge about this serious matter, but she is very much willing to be educated so she can better fight for the cause.
Madami pa akong kailangan aralin at alamin sa mga nangyayari sa Lumad.
-- jennylyn mercado (@MercadoJen) July 20, 2020
Pero mula pa lang sa mga nabasa ko,
iisa lang ang masasabi ko...
Ang dami na nila na nawalan ng katarungan.
Sobra na.#StopLumadKillings
"Madami pa akong kailangan aralin at alamin sa mga nangyayari sa Lumad," she said.
"Pero mula pa lang sa mga nabasa ko, iisa lang ang masasabi ko...
"Ang dami na nila na nawalan ng katarungan.
"Sobra na."
Photo by GMA News
Jennylyn also empathizes with the Lumad children after the government shut down at least 50 Lumad schools.
Isa sa mga natutunan ko sa mga Lumad ay ang pinaka naaepktuhan sa kanila ay ang mga bata.
-- jennylyn mercado (@MercadoJen) July 21, 2020
Nawawalan sila ng oportunidad na magkaroon ng normal na buhay na lumaki sa ligtas na kapaligiran at makatapos ng pagaaral.https://t.co/tW2YkPHPvQ
"Isa sa mga natutunan ko sa mga Lumad ay ang pinaka naapektuhan sa kanila ay ang mga bata.
"Nawawalan sila ng oportunidad na magkaroon ng normal na buhay na lumaki sa ligtas na kapaligiran at makatapos ng pagaaral," the Kapuso star strongly stated.
Aside from Jennylyn, other celebrities who call for justice for the Lumad community include Maine Mendoza, Ice Seguerra, Angel Locsin, and Luis Manzano.
