NCIP Guihulngan CSC

30/10/2025

𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟴 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗣𝗥𝗔!

In celebration of the National Indigenous Peoples (IP) Month and in consonance with Bayawan City Ordinance No. 26, Series of 2021, the LGU Bayawan City, in partnership with the NCIP Negros Oriental Provincial Office, successfully held the City-wide Culmination of the IP Month Celebration on October 29, 2025.

This year marks the 5th consecutive year that Bayawan City has celebrated and culminated the IP Month, with an annual allocation of ₱600,000—a clear manifestation of the City Government’s unwavering commitment to supporting and empowering its Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs).

The event gathered the 7 Bukidnon ICCs/IPs of Bayawan City from the barangays of Cansumalig, Kalamtukan, Maninihon, Minaba, Nangka, Narra, and Tayawan, together with IP leaders and IPMRs from Canlaon City and the municipalities of Ayungon, Basay, and Mabinay.

Distinguished guests including Mayor John T. Raymond Jr., Vice Mayor Rusmar Ian D. Tijing, and City Councilor Mark Fidencio Aurelia shared inspiring messages of support, while NCIP Provincial Officer Virginia S. Espante delivered a meaningful message on the essence of the celebration and the continuing journey of empowering ICCs/IPs.

The celebration was also joined by representatives from DAR-MARPO, Philippine Coast Guard, Public Attorney’s Office Bayawan, Bayawan City Police Station, and various LGU offices, along with DepEd SDO Bayawan City, and the dedicated committee members from city departments.

30/10/2025

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆

On October 28, 2025, Ms. Irish Mae L. Tajanlangit, Community Development Officer III / Head of NCIP Guihulngan CSC, served as Resource Speaker / Subject Matter Expert on behalf of NCIP Region VI/VII during the Capability-Building on Culture Sensitivity among Provincial, City, and Municipal Population Officers/Designates in Negros Island Region and Siquijor, organized by the Commission on Population and Development – Negros Island Region.

Ms. Tajanlangit shared valuable insights on:
Session 1: The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 (RA 8371)
Session 2: Orientation on Culture Sensitivity

The activity aims to deepen understanding and strengthen collaboration among agencies in fostering respect, appreciation, and culturally sensitive service delivery for Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs).

22/10/2025

21/10/2025

19/10/2025

𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣-𝗜𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗦 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗢𝗔 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗔𝗣 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝟭 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮, 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹

(𝐈𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐏𝐑𝐀 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡)

In celebration of the 28th Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) Month, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) conducted the Orientation on the Indigenous Peoples Education and Advocacy Services (IPEAS) and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing with new Educational Assistance Program (EAP) Grantees and their parents from Districts 1 and 2 of Negros Oriental on October 17, 2025, in Mabinay.

The activity commenced with a ritual and opening program, followed by the rationale presented by Ms. Irish Mae L. Tajanlangit, Community Development Officer III, who emphasized the transformative role of education in empowering Indigenous Peoples (IPs). Hon. Rafael O. Bornea, Municipal IPMR of Mabinay, delivered a welcome message expressing his gratitude to NCIP for its continuous support to IP learners.

Atty. Princess May A. Oral, Regional Director of NCIP Region 6/7, and Ms. Virginia S. Espante, Provincial Officer of NCIP Negros Oriental, delivered inspirational messages underscoring the Commission’s commitment to equitable access to education and the advancement of IP rights, aligned with the observance of IPRA Month.

The orientation proper was facilitated by Mr. Johnjohn T. Medez, TAA II / CSC Education Focal, and Ms. Vima G. Latoza, CAO II / Regional Education Focal, who discussed the IPEAS framework, grantees’ responsibilities, and monitoring mechanisms. An open forum followed to address queries from grantees and parents.

The activity concluded with the MOA signing between NCIP officials, EAP grantees, and parents—symbolizing shared responsibility in advancing education among Indigenous youth. To further highlight the significance of the celebration, Engr. Edgardo P. Labordo, Jr. presented an overview of Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in connection with the 28th IPRA Month.

This activity forms part of the 28th IPRA Month Celebration, reaffirming NCIP’s unwavering commitment to uphold the rights of Indigenous Peoples and promote inclusive education through the Indigenous Peoples Education, and Advocacy, Services (IPEAS) initiative.

18/10/2025

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 (𝗜𝗣𝗠𝗥) 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗣𝗥𝗔 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 | October 16, 2025

In celebration of the 28th Anniversary of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) and National Indigenous Peoples Month, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Canlaon City, Negros Oriental led by Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas, proudly conducted the Installation and Oathtaking Ceremony of the four Barangay Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representatives (IPMRs) to the Local Legislative Councils and Policy-Making Bodies of Barangays P**a, Malaiba, Lumapao, and Masulog. The oath-taking was administered by Hon. Siegredo B. Cardenas, City Mayor of Canlaon.

The ceremony was graced by NCIP officials from the Regional Office 6/7, the Negros Oriental Provincial Office, and the Guihulngan Community Service Center, alongside IP elders and leaders, local government officials, teachers, and pupils who came together to witness and celebrate this meaningful milestone for the Bukidnon Indigenous Cultural Communities.

As part of the celebration, Commissioner Alex A. Centena and Atty. Princess May A. Oral, Regional Director of NCIP Region VI & VII, facilitated the turnover of cheques to two Education Assistance Program (EAP) graduates as financial support for their board examination review—an inspiring gesture that underscores NCIP’s sustained commitment to uplifting Indigenous youth through education, leadership, and community empowerment.

15/10/2025

𝗢𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 (𝗜𝗣𝗠𝗥𝘀)
𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘆𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗻, 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 | 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

In partnership with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), the Local Government Unit of Ayungon successfully conducted the Oathtaking Ceremony of the Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representatives (IPMRs).

The Oath of Office was administered by Hon. Dennis N. Amancio, Municipal Mayor of Ayungon, to the newly confirmed IPMRs:

Leony S. Tanilon – Barangay Banban
Wilma Galicia – Barangay Nabhang
Salvador Zuniega – Barangay Mabato
Bobby Lozinda – Barangay Carol-an
Jocelyn Narciso – Municipal IPMR, Ayungon

The ceremony was witnessed by Hon. Commissioner Alex A. Centena, NCIP Ethnographic Commissioner for Island Groups and the Rest of the Visayas, Former Commissioner Jeorge M. Largado, and Atty. Princess May C. Alcarde-Oral, Regional Director of NCIP Region VI–VII.

Through this activity, the NCIP and LGU Ayungon reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthen Indigenous Peoples’ participation in local governance and to uphold the principles of Republic Act No. 8371, the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997.

Mayor Amancio expressed his full support for the IPMRs as vital partners in inclusive governance, while Commissioner Centena encouraged them to lead with integrity, unity, and respect for their cultural heritage.

Together, the NCIP and LGU Ayungon continue to promote meaningful representation and empowerment of the Indigenous Cultural Communities in the municipality.

Congratulations to the newly oathed IPMRs of Ayungon!

15/10/2025

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘆𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗖𝗖𝘀/𝗜𝗣𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀

In celebration of the 28th IPRA Commemoration and National Indigenous Peoples Month, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) conducted the Oath Taking Ceremony of the Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representatives (IPMRs) in the Municipality of Ayungon, Negros Oriental.

Prior to the start of the program, Ethnographic Commissioner for Island Groups and the Rest of Visayas, Hon. Alex A. Centena, together with Regional Director Atty. Princess May Oral and the officers and staff of NCIP Region VII, paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Dennis N. Amancio, Municipal Mayor of Ayungon.

The meeting was very productive as they discussed programs and projects that would benefit the Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) in Ayungon. Among the topics tackled were the delineation and recognition of the Ancestral Domain of the Bukidnon ICCs/IPs in the area and the proposed Cacao Production Project for the IPs — an initiative envisioned to enhance their livelihood and sustainable development.

NCIP Region VI| VII is grateful to the support of Local Government of Ayungon, Negros Oriental to our ICCs/IPs.

29/09/2025

Makilahok sa pagdiriwang ng yaman at kultura ng mga Katutubong Pilipino at gunitain ang ika-28 na taon ng pagkakapasa ng Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA)!

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Ako si [iyong pangalan], at kaisa ako sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng mga Katutubong Pilipino at ng ika-28 na taon ng Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA)!

Bitbit ang temang "Weaving Culture, Enriching Future: Empowering Indigenous Communities as Bedrock of Sustainable Development", naka-tuon ang selebrasyon sa pagkilala sa mga kasanayan ng mga Katutubong Pamayanan na patuloy na nag-aambag sa kaunlaran ng bansa.

Sa pangunguna ng Pambansang Komisyon sa Katutubong Pamayanan o ang National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), ang buong bansa ay inaanyayahan na makiisa sa pakikibaka para sa mas matatag na IPRA at namamayagpag na Katutubong Pamayanan!

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