National Commission on Indigenous Peoples - Region XII

03/09/2026

📣Activity: CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND VALIDATION ACTIVITY WITH THE IPS SELECTORS REGARDING THE DISQUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATE TIMUAY NOEL BULUDAN FOR THE BARANGAY IPMR POSITION IN BARANGAY PAMANTINGAN

Date: September 1, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Barangay Gym, Pamantingan, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat

The NCIP Sultan Kudarat headed by Atty. Hanna Pearl D. Villa Agustin accompanied by PLO Atty. Ken Jan Silvestre and Mr. Arjune Abida, TAA I thru Columbio CSC personnels headed by Engr. Jessierey A. Lumosad, CDO III with support personnels – Marissa Jane Orcullo, Nurse II, Rakim L. Dabi, AA-I and Ms. Hyde Savillo, TAA I, together with the Indigenous Peoples Structure (IPS) Selectors, Barangay Local Government Unit, and IP community of Barangay Pamantingan, conducted a Conflict Resolution and Validation Activity concerning the disqualification of Candidate Timuay Noel Buludan for the Barangay IPMR position.

The activity provided an avenue for open dialogue, validation, and ex*****on of customary conflict-resolution processes through Tiyawan/Antang-Antang.

Following the customary deliberation, the majority of the official IPS Selectors agreed to retain the original list of IPS Selectors and to await the final decision of the NCIP Central Office regarding the status of Timuay Noel Buludan.

The activity ended with a peaceful closing that emphasized the importance of respect for customary laws and transparency.

03/09/2026

26/08/2026

Secretary/Chairperson Nancy A. Catamco and Acting Regional Director Joey L. Bogay took center stage as keynote speakers at the vibrant Kavurungan Festival, held at the Provincial Capitol in Amas, Kidapawan City, Cotabato. Vice Governor Rochella Marie “Ella” Taliño‑Taray also attended the event, delivering a sincere address to the community.

The celebration brought together Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs), Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representatives (IPMRs), IP Youth and Women Leaders, and respected elders representing the diverse tribes of Cotabato.

The festival truly came alive as participants proudly showcased their rich traditions through captivating tribal dances and traditional intermission numbers, celebrating the deep roots and vibrant culture of Cotabato's Indigenous Communities.

“𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣: 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣”

25/08/2026

NCIP officials, headed by Chairperson/Secretary Nancy A. Catamco, Acting Regional Director Joey L. Bogay, and OIC-Provincial Officer Joyce Monique Mondragon, convened with IPS Datu Radin Igwas of Kidapawan City, Cotabato and IPS Lipatuan Marlon Suhat of Arakan, Cotabato.

The discussion centered on finalizing the Unified Local Policy Guidelines for Antipas, President Roxas, and Arakan, alongside an in-depth discussion by ARD Joey Bogay detailing the process for IPMR Selection.

“𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣: 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣”

25/08/2026

Fostering peace and unity through constructive dialogue. A crucial conflict resolution meeting was held with the Makilala Council of Elders, together with Datu Jamie Odo, alongside NCIP Chairperson/Secretary Nancy A. Catamco, Acting Regional Director Joey L. Bogay, OIC-Provincial Officer Joyce Monique Mondragon, and dedicated personnel from the Cotabato Provincial Office. The discussion centered on ensuring tribal governance remains unified, fair, and rooted in customary laws of Makilala, Cotabato.

“𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣: 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣”

25/08/2026

Productive meeting with Fulung Edgar Sambog and colleagues, alongside our Chairperson/Secretary Nancy A. Catamco, and Acting Regional Director Joey L. Bogay to discuss requests for assistance and key support initiatives for Tupi, South Cotabato.

24/08/2026

NCIP XII Participates in the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) for the 7.8 Magnitude Sarangani Earthquake

The Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) Team was established to conduct comprehensive assessments of the impacts of disasters and determine the recovery and rehabilitation needs of affected communities. Using pre-disaster baseline data, the team evaluates the extent of damage and losses, identifies recovery priorities, and assesses the effectiveness of response and assistance efforts. The findings serve as a basis for planning, resource allocation, and the development of strategies that promote resilient and sustainable recovery.

From July 27 to August 14, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) participated in the PDNA activities conducted in communities affected by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake. The NCIP-PDNA Team was composed of Girlie M. Campo-Amor, Lavela May U. Guili, Darilyn T. Ayupan, Jeffrey Ducon, Kim Duane B. Ba-ay, Krisle Ann Rangaban, and Michael Lumbay. The team was deployed to various affected barangays of Sarangani and South Cotabato to conduct assessments and document the conditions and needs of Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities.
The NCIP-PDNA Team took on the challenge of reaching and assessing IP communities in disaster-affected areas to ensure that their unique circumstances and needs were properly recognized and included in the overall recovery and rehabilitation efforts. Through the assessment, the team provided these communities with an opportunity to voice their concerns, identify their most urgent needs, and determine the necessary interventions to help them recover and rebuild their lives following the devastating calamity.

The participation of the NCIP in the PDNA underscores its commitment to ensuring that Indigenous Peoples are not left behind in disaster response, recovery, and rehabilitation. The assessment results will contribute to evidence-based planning and resource allocation, while supporting recovery strategies that are inclusive, responsive, resilient, and sustainable for affected IP communities.

22/08/2026

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