Buklod-Katawhan is a grassroots organization rooted in the ancestral values of Kalinaw, a rural town in Mindanao. Led by Salumay, the daughter of a tribal chieftain, the group actively resists destructive mining and agro-industrial projects that threaten indigenous land, livelihood, and cultural identity.

Despite its deep community support, Buklod-Katawhan faces chronic shortages in legal, financial, and logistical resources, relying mostly on volunteer work and modest local donations to sustain its advocacy.

As local elections near, a powerful political party offers legal aid, funding, and media coverage in exchange for the public endorsement of its candidates.