Generating Energies in Mount Apo: Cultural Politics in a Contested Enviroment

by Albert E. Alejo

Book by Alejo, Albert E.

Paperback

First published July 17, 2001

About the author

Albert Alejo is a Filipino Jesuit priest who worked with trade unions and informal labour groups in Manila before earning a doctorate degree in anthropology at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.

A published poet and philosopher in his native Tagalog language, he is now based in Mindanao where he engages in advocacy for indigenous peoples’ rights and in dialogue with Muslim civil society, through the Mindanawon Initiatives for Cultural Dialogue which he heads.

He teaches graduate courses in anthropology, philosophy and development studies at the Ateneo de Davao University, where he serves both as director of its Research and Publication Office and Rector of the Jesuit Religious. He spearheads the emerging nationwide Ehem! Anti-corruption Movement and guides the Amuma Cancer Support Group which he founded. His recent publications include “Generating Energies in Mount Apo: Cultural Politics in a Contested Environment.”

(from here.)

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This is about the strategies and unique ways of the Obo-Manobos in restoring their culture!!!!