What happens when activists are branded ‘terrorists’ in the Philippines?
Al Jazeera
Indigenous activists live from day to day as they try to hide from authorities and challenge designations in court.
Baguio, Philippines – Inside an unlit bathroom, Windel Bolinget gently tips a pail of water over his head, careful to minimise the sound of splashing on the tiled floor.
A well-known activist leader in the mountainous Cordillera region in the northern Philippines, the 49-year-old spends most of his days between several undisclosed refuges.
Bolinget tries to stay invisible indoors, not leaving unless absolutely necessary and avoiding making any noise that might draw attention.
“I have normal routines with some extraordinary effort,” he said.
On the rare occasions that he spends with his family in their own home, he follows the same protocol.
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