Gabun ku = (My land): A documentary on the Aetas of Sitio Kalangitan, Capas, Tarlac who are affected by the construction of New Clark City

• Main Authors: De Juan, Angela Joyce R., Saliendra, Chatty Marie G.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 2019
• Subjects: Aeta (Philippine people) > Philippines; Land tenure > Philippines; Sustainable development > Philippines; New Clark City
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/6202
• Institution: De La Salle University

In August 2018, a powerful photo of Aetas holding each others hand over their land has begun circulating the internet following the implementation of the governments ambitious project called New Clark City. Under this project, the government has expected to lessen the country's unemployment rate by building more infrastructures, attracting huge investors, which in turn will generate more jobs hence boosting the economic growth and sustain inclusive growth in the country. In response to this, Isaac Punzalan, the publisher of the viral photo shared that the governments aim for economic sustainability has overlooked the needs and the lives of the marginalized group affected by the construction of New Clark City, including are the lives of the Aetas living in Capas, Tarlac. Because of this, almost 15,000 families have lost their land and without any relocation site, they were forced to move out just to comply with the governments project including the Aetas living at Sitio Kalangitan. Through the production of this project, it was documented that the Aeta and the issue has not only caused a dispute between the Aeta and the government, but also a battle which has already started a huge disparity within the tribe. Gabun ka (My land) is a 20-minute documentary that speaks on behalf of the Aeta minority group at Sitio Kalangitan who are affected by the construction of the New Clark City. Following the perspective of 60-year old Aeta grandmother, the story unveils the life and the struggles of an indigenous individual fighting for her land ownership rights.