NCIP Sudipen Community Service Center

03/09/2026

🍅 A FRUITFUL HARVEST AFTER A DAY’S WORK! 🌱

September 3, 2026 | Barangay Arosip, Bacnotan, La Union

After a long and productive day of Field-Based Investigation (FBI), the FBI Team of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Sudipen Community Service Center, together with the representatives of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), ended the day with a simple yet memorable experience—a fruitful harvest of fresh tomatoes! 🍅😊

The group took a short break from the day's field activities and enjoyed harvesting tomatoes from the farm of Kagawad Marina Galletes.

A heartfelt thank you to Kagawad Marina Galletes for generously allowing the FBI Team and NGCP representatives to harvest tomatoes from your farm. Your kindness and generosity made the long day in the field even more meaningful and enjoyable. ❤️

Indeed, after a long day's work, a fruitful harvest makes the day even more rewarding! 🌱🍅

From fieldwork to farm harvest—serbisyo, pakikipag-ugnayan, at pagkakaisa sa komunidad! 🤝

In Photos: FBI Team of NCIP Sudipen CSC and NGCP representatives enjoying a fruitful tomato harvest after the day's field activities in Barangay Arosip, Bacnotan, La Union.

03/09/2026

💙 GOING THE EXTRA MILE FOR OUR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

September 3, 2026 | Barangay Arosip, Bacnotan, La Union

As part of its commitment to bring services closer to Indigenous Peoples (IPs), the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Sudipen Community Service Center (CSC) went the extra mile in providing basic health assistance to members of the Indigenous Peoples Organization (IPO) of Barangay Arosip, Bacnotan, La Union during the conduct of the Field-Based Investigation (FBI).

Taking the opportunity to serve beyond the primary activity, the CSC facilitated an initial health check-up for IPO members who were present during the FBI. Following the assessment, prescribed maintenance medicines were also provided to those who needed them.

This simple initiative reflects the CSC's commitment to ensuring that service to Indigenous Peoples goes beyond regular office transactions—bringing assistance directly to the community whenever an opportunity arises.

Through initiatives such as this, the NCIP Sudipen CSC continues to embody service with compassion, responsiveness, and dedication, always striving to go the extra mile for our IP communities. 🤝💙

In Photos: Initial health check-up and provision of prescribed maintenance medicines to IPO members of Barangay Arosip during the conduct of the FBI.

03/09/2026

📍 FIELD-BASED INVESTIGATION (FBI) ON THE NGCP TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

September 3, 2026 | Barangay Arosip, Bacnotan, La Union

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Sudipen Community Service Center, through its Field-Based Investigation (FBI) Team, conducted a Field-Based Investigation (FBI) in relation to the proposed Bolo–Balaoan 500kV Transmission Line Project of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) at Barangay Arosip, Bacnotan, La Union.

The activity was headed by Ms. Salud Umaybas-Dalog, Community Development Officer III and Head of the NCIP Sudipen Community Service Center, and was attended by the Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) of Arosip, members of the Indigenous Peoples Organization (IPO), and representatives from the Sangguniang Barangay of Arosip.

During the FBI, representatives from NGCP provided a background and overview of the proposed project and presented the identified areas and properties that may be affected by the proposed transmission line. The NGCP representatives also discussed matters concerning the proposed project, compensation, and other relevant information for the consideration and awareness of the concerned Indigenous Peoples community.

Following the presentation and discussions, an ocular inspection and field validation was conducted by the FBI Team, together with the NGCP representatives and IP representatives, to inspect and validate the proposed route of the transmission line within the area.

The conduct of the FBI forms part of the NCIP's process of gathering and validating field information and community inputs concerning the proposed project, particularly its possible impacts on Indigenous Peoples, their properties, ancestral domains, and other community interests.

The NCIP Sudipen CSC, through the FBI Team, continues to facilitate meaningful engagement and field validation with concerned Indigenous Peoples communities in the assessment of projects affecting their areas.

In Photos: Conduct of Field-Based Investigation (FBI) for the proposed Bolo–Balaoan 500kV Transmission Line Project of NGCP at Barangay Arosip, Bacnotan, La Union.

03/09/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Atty. Arthur K. Herman! 🎂

Warmest birthday greetings to Atty. Arthur K. Herman, NCIP Region 1 Regional Director! May your special day be filled with joy, good health, and continued success. Thank you for your dedicated leadership and unwavering service to our Indigenous Peoples.

From the Sudipen CSC Family, we wish you a truly blessed and meaningful birthday! 🎊🎈
Happy Birthday, Sir! 💙

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

𝗞𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻

Ang pangangalaga sa kalikasan ay kaakibat ng pagkilala at paggalang sa mga Katutubong Pamayanang matagal nang nangangalaga sa kanilang lupang ninuno at likas na yaman. Sa pamamagitan ng kanilang kaalaman, tradisyon, at mga nakaugaliang pamamaraan, may mahalagang ambag ang mga Katutubo sa pangangalaga ng ating kapaligiran.

Para kay NCIP Secretary at Chairperson Nancy Catamco, ang pangangalaga sa kalikasan at pagtataguyod ng karapatan ng mga Katutubo ay magkatuwang na bahagi ng isang makatarungan at napapanatiling pambansang kaunlaran.

“𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣: 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣”

02/09/2026

📚 ASSISTANCE TO NEW EAP GRANTEES AND SIGNING OF MOA

September 2, 2026 | NCIP Sudipen Community Service Center

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Sudipen Community Service Center provided assistance to newly approved grantees of the Educational Assistance Program (EAP) on September 2, 2026.

The activity included the orientation and assistance to new EAP grantees, particularly in the completion and submission of necessary documents and requirements. The grantees also participated in the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), formalizing their participation in the program and their commitment to comply with the requirements and responsibilities of an EAP grantee.

Through the EAP, NCIP continues to extend educational support to qualified Indigenous Peoples (IPs), helping provide opportunities for students to pursue and continue their education.

The NCIP Sudipen CSC extends its support and best wishes to all the new EAP grantees as they continue their educational journey. 🎓✨

In Photos: Assistance to new EAP grantees and signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).

02/09/2026

📍 FIELD-BASED INVESTIGATION (FBI) CONDUCTED FOR NGCP’s CP APPLICATION

September 2, 2026 | Sudipen, La Union

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Sudipen Community Service Center conducted a Field-Based Investigation (FBI) in relation to the Certificate Precondition (CP) application of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for the proposed Balaoan–Laoag 500kV Transmission Lines Project covering Barangays Ipet, Sengngat, and Turod, Sudipen, La Union.

The activity was attended by the Barangay Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representatives (IPMRs), together with IP elders and representatives from the concerned barangays.

During the activity, the NGCP representative provided a background and overview of the proposed project, including the presentation of the proposed transmission line route traversing the concerned areas.

This was followed by an ocular inspection and field validation of the proposed route, conducted by the FBI team together with representatives from NGCP and the IPMRs, elders, and representatives of the affected barangays. The field activity provided an opportunity to validate the information presented and gather relevant inputs from the Indigenous Peoples communities in the areas concerned.

The conduct of the FBI forms part of the process of assessing the proposed project and its potential implications on Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs), their ancestral domains, and their rights and interests.

In Photos: Field-Based Investigation (FBI) for the CP application of NGCP for the Balaoan–Laoag 500kV Transmission Lines Project in the concerned barangays of Sudipen, La Union.

30/08/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Hon. Felix D. Leal, Sudipen Municipal IPMR! 🎂

Wishing you good health, happiness, and abundant blessings. May you continue to be a strong voice and dedicated advocate for our Indigenous communities. God bless you always! 🙏✨
— NCIP Sudipen CSC Family ❤️