NCIP Caraga

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

Efforts to build a reliable unified geospatial database for ancestral lands gathered support as the National Workshop on Ancestral Domain Mapping and Geospatial Information System took place September 1–4, 2026 at Oazis Hotel, Butuan City. Spearheaded by the NCIP Caraga Regional Office, the activity gathered key personnel from the Ancestral Domains Office (ADO), Regional Directors, TMSD Chiefs and AFMSD Chief, Engineers, and GIS Specialists representing the jurisdictions under Cluster 2 composed of 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑽𝑰 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑽𝑰𝑰, 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑰𝑿, 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑿, 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑿𝑰, 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑿𝑰𝑰, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑿𝑰𝑰𝑰.

Formal proceedings opened September 2 with messages from Hon. Atty. Leslie Mae B. Plaza, Ethnographic Commissioner for Southern and Eastern Mindanao, and Hon. Atty. Alberto R. Lagamon, Commissioner for Northern and Western Mindanao.

Engr. Katherine P. Gullunan, Chief, Resource Management Division, presented an overview on ancestral domains mapping and geospatial information system, the workshop objectives, and the expected outputs, while Engr. Shelley Joy Ruth S. Calata, Chief, Recognition Division, discussed workshop mechanics, data requirements, and the validation procedures. The participants then moved into successive working sessions validating indicative map shapefiles, standardization of attribute tables, CRS, administrative boundaries, and printing of certifications.

Regional teams presented their completed outputs and submitted signed certifications. The activity concluded September 3 with the synthesis of presentations and consolidation of agreements, followed by closing remarks from Dir. Ordonio P. Rocero Jr., Regional Director of NCIP Caraga.

The workshop strengthens coordination between the Ancestral Domains Office (ADO), and all regional and field offices toward building one consistent and trusted geospatial database. This harmonized system aims to speed up the processing of ancestral domain titles, reduce boundary overlaps, and firmly safeguard the ancestral lands of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs).

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples

04/09/2026

𝐈𝐏𝐌𝐑 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐒 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐃𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚

𝐇𝐚𝐰𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐨 𝐍. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧’s 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 as the City Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) of Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte, was officially claimed by his staff, 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐳 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧, at the NCIP Regional Office Caraga.

The certificate was presented in the presence of Regional Director Ordonio P. Rocero Jr., marking the continued representation of Indigenous Peoples in local governance and the pursuit of their rights, welfare, and development.

The NCIP Caraga Regional Office extends its support to the continued fulfillment of the IPMR mandate and meaningful participation of Indigenous Peoples in local decision-making.

Padayon sa makahuluganon nga partisipasyon ug representasyon sa mga Kulturanhong Komonidad sa lokal nga panggobyerno!

02/09/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬’ 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | Kick-Off of the DENR–EMBC and PEF Partnership on ADSDPP/CCP Formulation at the Philippine Eagle Center, Malagos, Davao City

A significant step toward strengthening Indigenous Peoples’ role in biodiversity conservation was undertaken today as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Ecosystems Management and Biodiversity Conservation (EMBC) team, and the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) formally kicked off the formulation and enhancement of the Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development and Protection Plan (ADSDPP) and Community Conservation Plan (CCP) in priority ancestral domains across the Davao and Caraga Regions.

𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐧𝐚 paid a visit and met with Indigenous leaders from the priority ancestral domains, underscoring the importance of collaborative efforts in protecting forests, wildlife, and the rich biodiversity within ancestral lands.

As part of the initiative, the ADSDPPs and CCPs in ancestral domains will be enhanced through close collaboration with the EMBC team and PEF, integrating biodiversity conservation priorities and strengthening community-led stewardship.

Dr. Jayson Ibáñez, PEF Director for Operations, highlighted the vital role of these plans in sustaining biodiversity and protecting the country’s natural heritage, particularly the Philippine Eagle , the Philippines’ National Bird and an important symbol of healthy forest ecosystems.

Representing the Caraga Region, Indigenous Peoples leaders and representatives from 𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐓𝐬 𝟎𝟗𝟎, 𝟏𝟒𝟐, 𝟐𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟑𝟗, 𝟏𝟑𝟒, 𝟎𝟒𝟖, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟐𝟓𝟒. For Davao Region, 𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐓𝐬 𝟎𝟎𝟕, 𝟎𝟏𝟗, 𝟎𝟕𝟔, 𝟎𝟎𝟔, 𝟐𝟏𝟔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟗 actively participated in the activity, bringing forward the perspectives and aspirations of Indigenous communities in the sustainable management and protection of their ancestral domains.

The activity also included a special tour at the Philippine Eagle Center, where participants had the opportunity to witness the magnificent 𝑽𝒊𝒈𝒈𝒐, the Philippine Eagle featured on the ₱1,000 banknote. The encounter served as a powerful reminder of the shared responsibility to protect one of the country’s most iconic and critically endangered species.

In the afternoon, participants from the Davao and Caraga Regions proceeded to breakout sessions focusing on the ADSDPP/CCP formulation process, including discussions on the various steps, activities, and proposed schedules for implementation.

Through stronger partnerships, empowered Indigenous communities, and science-based conservation, ancestral domains can remain thriving homes for both people and biodiversity.

One Eagle. Many Landscape. Shared Stewardship.

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
NCIP Region 11

01/09/2026

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