I write with sadness that my friend's son, Kenneth Sula, has been seriously injured in a knife attack in Lake Sebu. I spent some time in Davao with Kenneth, and two other Lumad (indigenous peoples) students, the wonderful cousins Merlita & Silme Rico. I loved spending time with these young university students and purposely had them all meet so that Merlita and Silme could be a support system for Kenneth, who just moved to the big city. We spent the day shopping for tennis shoes, as Kenneth's last pair of shoes had been ruined when his teachers brought him hiking up to Mt. Apo.

I just spoke with Luanda about how the lumad students will soon be on their own, as I believe the money for the dorm they stay in will soon be depleted. I still want to have a fundraiser, and have been thinking a lot about it when I received the email below from Rosie.

Today we really need your prayers.

Remembering Lubuagen

My fondest memories are of staying with the Bawer family in Lubuagen, especially during the 100th Anniversary of Provincial Government. This was one of the last photos I took when I took the bus back to Baguio.

Reflections on Kalinga

These three Bawer women are a wonderful reflection of their parents, Maria & Cirilio Bawer. My stay at the Bawer home was excellent--with the sharing of food, conversations, Kalinga wisdom, and a fabulous visit to the rice terraces, and artists of Lubuagen.