NCIP Office of Empowerment and Human Rights

03/10/2025

𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 | NCIP Condemns Killing of Teduray Elder in Maguindanao del Sur

02 October 2025

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) strongly condemns the brutal killing of Mr. Nel Lupos, 60 years old, a Teduray elder and former barangay kagawad, in Brgy. Limpongo, Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur, on September 30, 2025, at around 5:00 PM.

Reports indicate that Mr. Lupos was at his farm in Brgy. Limpongo when accosted by armed men and mercilessly beheaded. His belongings were also taken. His family, accompanied by military personnel, has since retrieved his body.

The NCIP extends its deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Lupos, the Teduray leadership, and the entire community of Brgy. Limpongo. We stand in solidarity with them as they face grief and fear in the wake of relentless violence.

This heinous act is not an isolated case but part of a disturbing pattern of systemic killings of non-Moro Indigenous Peoples in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Such atrocities terrorize Indigenous Cultural Communities/ Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs), erode peace and security, and gravely violate the most basic principles of human rights and human dignity.

As the primary government agency mandated to recognize, protect, and promote the rights and welfare of ICCs/IPs, the NCIP demands a swift and impartial investigation. The perpetrators must be held accountable.

We call on the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and relevant security agencies to urgently intensify their operations in Brgy. Limpongo and other vulnerable communities. We likewise urge the BARMM government to take decisive and clear action on the recurring violence against non-Moro IPs, and to ensure that IP leaders and communities are partners in security, governance, and peacebuilding efforts.

The NCIP will be working with relevant security and government agencies in providing support to the victim’s family, assisting the Teduray leadership, and monitor the progress of the investigation until justice is served. We reaffirm our commitment to justice, peace, and protection of all ICCs/IPs across the Philippines.

01/09/2025

🔔✨ 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐬, 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐭-𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬

The Ringing of the World Peace Bell was launched to officially open the 21st National Peace Consciousness Month.

The ceremony was graced by Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Endo Kazuya, Presidential Peace Adviser Sec. Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., and Peace Table representatives reaffirming the collective journey toward peace and shared progress.

By taking part in this annual tradition, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples reaffirms its commitment to fostering harmony, dialogue, and solidarity across cultures and Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs), working hand in hand for a just and lasting peace for all Filipinos. 🇵🇭✨

08/08/2025

📢 Tuwing Agosto 9, ipinagdiriwang ang National Indigenous Peoples Day at International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (IDWIP). Ngayong taon, bitbit ang temang “Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures,” 🤖 nakatuon ang selebrasyon sa lumalaking epekto at potensyal ng Artificial Intelligence (AI) sa paghubog ng edukasyon, kultura, at serbisyo publiko.

Dahil tumatapat ang 9 Agosto sa araw ng Sabado, idadaos ang pagdiriwang online, Biyernes, 8 Agosto.

Makiisa sa isang araw na puno ng saya at kaalaman. Samahan kaming talakayin ang mga umuusbong na oportunidad at banta ng AI sa Katutubong Pamayanan.

08/08/2025