Indigenous peoples are human beings just as other peoples are. We therefore also have the right to a decent life in accordance with our own social values. Hence all activities of the state which violate universal human rights and our own standards of justice must be stopped immediately. From our common experiences of hardship and suffering, indigenous peoples of the archipelago must stand shoulder to shoulder if we are to realise a better future and the recognition of our rights. We know where to find our prey, how the animals live and which arrows to use for a deer, a monkey or a bird.
Advocacy is just the same.
We must learn the habits of our quarry be it local officials, government ministers or an international company. We must study their particular habits and weaknesses. And we must choose the right weapons for the right target. Edtami Masayagan, National Confederation of Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines.