Govt forces hold 150 Subanen tribesmen

ZAMBOANGA CITY: Security forces held nearly 150 tribesmen on their way to a meeting in Sindangan town in Zamboanga del Norte on Monday, organizers said.

Nenita Condez, secretary-general of the indigenous organization Salabukan Nok G’Taw Subanen or Nagkaisang Mamamayang Subanen, said they were worried about the safety and welfare of their members who are being held against their will.