National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Region 1

02/06/2026

🎉ℍ𝕒𝕡𝕡𝕪 𝔹𝕚𝕣𝕥𝕙𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝕥𝕠 𝕠𝕦𝕣 ℕℂ𝕀ℙ-ℝ𝕆𝟙 𝕁𝕦𝕟𝕖 ℂ𝕖𝕝𝕖𝕓𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕥𝕤!🎁🎈

𝑺 is for 𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒌, because Sydney lights up every room with his positivity.

𝑷 is for 𝑷𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒍, because Phoebe continues to inspire with her cheerful spirit.

𝑬 is for 𝑬𝒙𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒚, because Edmundo's energy makes a lasting impact on everyone around him.

May your birthdays be filled with happiness, laughter, good health, and countless blessings. Thank you for being wonderful members of the NCIP-RO1 family.

Here's to more success, memorable moments, and reasons to celebrate in the year ahead!🎊🎉

01/06/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐎 𝐈𝐕

𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑎𝑛 𝐹𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑜, 𝐿𝑎 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑛 - After serving as acting Administrative Officer IV for more than two years, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧 𝐂. 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐨 formally took her oath today, June 1, 2026, as Administrative Officer IV of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Ilocos Sur Provincial Office. Prior to her appointment, Sorio served as Tribal Affairs Assistant II while concurrently performing the functions of AO IV.

A proud 𝐼𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑔 from the indigenous cultural town of Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur, Sorio's appointment marks a significant milestone in her public service career and reflects her years of dedication and commitment to ICCs/IPs.

Throughout her tenure as AO IV, she played a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of administrative and support services, contributing to the effective implementation of NCIP programs and activities in the province.

With her formal assumption to the position, Sorio is expected to continue strengthening the administrative operations of the office in support of NCIP's mandate and programs.

01/06/2026

𝐀𝐃 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭, 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐬

𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑎𝑛 𝐹𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑜, 𝐿𝑎 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑛 - The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Regional Office I (NCIP-RO1), in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), successfully conducted the distribution of bags and school supplies and participated in the PuroKalusugan program on May 29, 2026, in Barangay Delles, Municipality of Burgos, La Union.

The activity benefited learners of Delles Integrated School, where a total of 71 bags containing school supplies were distributed to students. The donated school items aim to support the educational needs of Indigenous Peoples (IP) learners and encourage their continued participation in school.

The event was attended by Municipal Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) W***y P. Canuto, who warmly welcomed and graciously accommodated the participating agencies and guests. Also present was Sanggunian Bayan Member Dante S. Cabinto, who expressed his gratitude to NCIP-RO1 and the Department of Health for bringing essential services directly to the community.

As part of the DOH’s PuroKalusugan initiative, medical and dental services were provided to community members. Complementing these efforts, NCIP-RO1 delivered various frontline services under its “𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐨” initiative. These also included dental check-ups and tooth extraction services, processing of applications for Certificate of Confirmation (COC), and acceptance and processing of applications for the Educational Assistance Program (EAP).

The activity reflects the continuing commitment of NCIP-RO1 and its partner agencies to make government services more accessible to Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs), particularly those in remote communities.

28/05/2026

𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒 | Regional Legal Officer Atty. Zoe S. Gacod-Ofilas, with the assistance of Engr. II Philibert Y. Yogyog, immediately attended to clients seeking assistance on land-related concerns. Legal and technical advice were immediately provided to help address their inquiries and guide them on the proper course of action. This highlights NCIP-RO1’s continuing effort to provide prompt and accessible public service to Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples in the region.

28/05/2026

𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏-𝐑𝐎𝟏 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐒𝐎 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑎𝑛 𝐹𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑜, 𝐿𝑎 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑛 - Following the Quality Management System: Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Planning Workshop on May 27, 2026, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Regional Office I (NCIP-RO1) conducted the awarding of certificates to participants and facilitators in recognition of their active participation and support to the activity.

The awarding ceremony was led by Mr. Samuel S. Suarez of Hominum Management Consultancy Services (HMCS) together with Ms. Chatty Anne Decena and Ms. Phoebe Kalalang of OPPR and other Central Office personnel who facilitated the workshop sessions.

An initial office inspection also followed after the activity as part of the continuing preparations of NCIP-RO1 toward their ISO Certification. The inspection focused on assessing office systems, workplace organization, and compliance with quality management standards in support of improving operational efficiency and public service delivery.

27/05/2026

𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏-𝐑𝐎𝟏 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐒𝐎 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲, 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐊𝐏𝐈 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑎𝑛 𝐹𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑜, 𝐿𝑎 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑛 - The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Regional Office I (NCIP-RO1) conducted the Quality Management System: Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Planning Workshop today, May 27, 2026, as part of its continuing preparations for ISO certification.

The activity was attended by all Regional Office personnel and facilitated by representatives from the Central Office led by Ms. Chatty Anne Decena of OPPR and team. Mr. Samuel S. Suarez, consultant and resource person from Hominum Management Consultancy Services (HCMS), served as the lecturer during the workshop.

Discussions focused on the formulation and alignment of Key Performance Indicators to strengthen organizational performance, monitoring systems, and service delivery standards. Participants actively engaged in workshops and planning activities geared toward improving operational efficiency and supporting the office’s quality management objectives.

HCMS is a professional consulting firm based in the Philippines specializing in human resources and organizational development.

27/05/2026

𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏-𝐑𝐎𝟏 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐃𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞, 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐏 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬

𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑎𝑛 𝐹𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑜, 𝐿𝑎 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑛 - The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Regional Office I (NCIP-RO1) continued its commitment to support Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) through the distribution of bags and school supplies to learners in selected ancestral domains in the province of Ilocos Norte on May 21 and 22, 2026.

The school items were donated by Cherry Cares by MSN Foundation, Inc., the official Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of CHERRY, formerly known as Cherry Mobile. The organization focuses on grassroots outreach, disaster relief, and community development initiatives across the country.

On May 21, the NCIP team led by Dentist II Dr. Abigael E. Buenaagua-Percil, together with the NCIP Ilocos Norte Provincial Office headed by Atty. Jesus G. Agbayani, conducted the distribution of educational assistance in the municipality of Vintar.

A total of 63 bags with school supplies were distributed to learners of Dasar Primary School located in Sitio Dasar, Brgy. Isic-isic. During the activity, Engineer II Philibert Y. Yogyog also presented the final map of the ancestral domain of Vintar to community members and stakeholders present in the activity.

The team also proceeded to Gubang Primary School in Sitio Gubang, Brgy. Canaam, where 53 bags with school items were distributed to the pupils.

On May 22, the team traveled to Virbira-Angset Elementary School in Sitio Angset, Brgy. Virbira, Municipality of Carasi, where 72 bags containing school supplies were distributed to learners. Dr. Buenaagua-Percil likewise rendered dental services to the students as part of the office’s continuing community outreach initiatives.

The activity forms part of the office’s ancestral domain visitation efforts aimed at bringing government services closer to Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs), particularly those residing in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas. Through these initiatives, NCIP-RO1 continues to strengthen its support for the welfare and education of IP learners in the region.

26/05/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT

Good news! The allowances for the 2nd Semester, AY 2025–2026 of the following CEDSSG grantees have already been successfully deposited to their Landbank ATM accounts.

A total of 213 scholars have each received their allowance amounting to ₱12,500

The program extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to:

Atty. Arthur K. Herman – Regional Director, NCIP Region I
Atty. Marvin C. Biligan – Provincial Officer, NCIP-ISPO
Dr. Abegail E. Buenaagua-Percil and Mr. John Rey E. Viernes – Regional Focal Person for Culture and IP Education and Advocacy Services (IPEAS), NCIP Region I

for their continuous support and dedication to the implementation of the scholarship program.

📌 Please see the attached list of grantees with deposited allowances.
1 Abarientos, Jessa May A.
2 Abdurahim, Chelzee D.
3 Abdurahim, Chennee
4 Abellera, John Lee Carlo E.
5 Abluyan, Annegelie M.
6 Agsiweng, Dhevine B.
7 Agsiweng, Jullienne Keith M.
8 Aguirre, Nixon Lowill R.
9 Agusen, Raniel Ace R.
10 Alberto, Mhel Vincent S.
11 Alcantra, John Alfred G.
12 Alicudong, Mhejache G.
13 Alilis, Michaela Nicole .
14 Alipda, Abegail G.
15 Aliwadang, Sunshine G.
16 Almeda, Wella Flor B.
17 Ambatan, Abegail L.
18 Amingay, Glaiza S.
19 Amingay, Patricia Mae P.
20 Anaen, Romeo Jr. R.
21 Ancheta, Arlyn M.
22 Ancheta, Ryza Marie B.
23 Andogis, Lea A.
24 Angiw, Felicity A.
25 Angligen, Rosana B.
26 Anno, Trixia Kate B.
27 Apawan, James Karl D.
28 Apeso, Jasmin G.
29 Aquino, Kenneth L.
30 Arciaga, Allysa Gwenn S.
31 Argote, Eden B.
32 Aspa, Hannah Mae D.
33 Ay-Ayen, Gilbert Jr. O.
34 Ay-Yad, Dale Verheek D.
35 Bacton, Wendy A.
36 Bagbaguen, Angel Fely Mar R.
37 Bagbaguen, Kailah Catherine V.
38 Bagni, Charmaine Faye G.
39 Bagni, Michelle G.
40 Balabag, Meljoy B.
41 Balabag, Queenie B.
42 Balading, Mercy Joy S.
43 Balalong, Romellyn G.
44 Balbalan, Christian Louie .
45 Balitang, Vhea Marie C.
46 Ballasiw, John Denver F.
47 Bal-Ut, Mary Grace M.
48 Bal-Ut, Princess Yezha D.
49 Banao, Mark Rhone M.
50 Bangsoy, Maricon M.
51 Baniqued, Dexter T.
52 Baraquio, Ysrael G.
53 Barrantes, Alexander D.
54 Bartina, Ivan D.
55 Bartolome, Sherrymae Tricia C.
56 Batao-Ey, Ferdinand, Jr. A.
57 Bayon, Angelica M.
58 Bayon, Winnie H.
59 Bayudang, Clarissa G.
60 Belen, Mariane I.
61 Be**no, Josh Darwin T.
62 Bendicio, Angel Mercy V.
63 Benzon, Aelaiza Ries B.
64 Bernales, Kim Nicole T.
65 Bilag, Shania Ross M.
66 Bisoy, John Lloyd B.
67 Bisting, Allen Jan T.
68 Biteng, Kyla Shane G.
69 Bordios, Jullien V.
70 Bravo, John Wayne B.
71 Buagayan, Merry Christ B.
72 Bugarin, Precious Angel R.
73 Bugarin, Sean Cedrick Y.
74 Bugtong, Mariel Kate B.
75 Bumactao, Rosemarie S.
76 Bumatnong, Mark David A.
77 Bunias, Monica B.
78 Buquing, Joseph V.
79 Buquing, Naomi E.
80 Buseley, Rose Mae L.
81 Cabanday, Jhe-Kyla G.
82 Cabrera, Gladys Love R.
83 Cacamo, Jaymar M.
84 Cadago, Jaime C.
85 Cadalig, Jyl Bright C.
86 Cadangan, Adrian James R.
87 Cadangan, Jessa Mae R.
88 Caguay, Laraine Shinee A.
89 Callos, Mercy Joy A.
90 Cambod, Azhel P.
91 Canillo, Laurene G.
92 Capayuran, May B.
93 Carias, Alexia C.
94 Cariño, Honey Dwaine Z.
95 Castro, Jasmine Claire O.
96 Cawing, James Rainer V.
97 Cayat, Dominic B.
98 Coloma, Mechie T.
99 Compra, Althea B.
100 Cortez, Ryan F.
101 Cosning, Eroll Jhon J.
102 Cosning, Jennifer B.
103 Cubalit, Jhensky C.
104 Dacao, Richlyn B.
105 Daguyen, Cherry Mae D.
106 Damucay, Mia A.
107 Dang-Alan, Nieluz C.
108 Daoa, Ashley Mae L.
109 Dao-Il, Myrnalyn L.
110 Daplian, Demson G.
111 Daplian, Learose W.
112 Dapuyen, Charlotte Q.
113 Dazon, Shiela Marie D.
114 Del Rosario, Adrian Paul C.
115 Del Rosario, Daisy Lee T.
116 Del Rosario, Ruffa Mae D.
117 Demetila, May-Ann B.
118 Diasen, Aiza V.
119 Diasen, Angelyn B.
120 Diaz, Yvony C.
121 Diga, Cyrus C.
122 Digan, Wena Mae B.
123 Diligen, Jhulia Niña H.
124 Divina, Flavier R.
125 Divina, Shiana May C.
126 Dollente, Mia T.
127 Dolliente, Jezel Jane S.
128 Dominno, Mark Jaisser S.
129 Dominno, Mcarthur D.
130 Ducyao, Efrelle Joyce C.
131 Dugat, Rymalyn T.
132 Dukiling, Elmar B.
133 Duking, Aprielyn Joy B.
134 Dumaguin, Kristine Anne M.
135 Dumanas, Fiona Azalea C.
136 Eco, Glenn Phillip A.
137 Eddong, Harima D.
138 Eleno, Janray I.
139 Enomis, Ike Freniel W.
140 Eslava, Charish B.
141 Espina, Chamella Ana Marie .
142 Estol, Eva U.
143 Eteng, Ester Ann B.
144 Eusebio, Charise Joy E.
145 Evangelista, Hana Mae S.
146 Fabro, Evelyn B.
147 Farol, Jacquelyn U.
148 Fermin, Rizza P.
149 Foronda, Eden Faith F.
150 Gabriel, Lenie P.
151 Gaburno, Heather Nicole M.
152 Gacusan, Leanza May G.
153 Gadingan, Sandria Jhulianah .
154 Galacio, Jhona May B.
155 Galanto, Christine Joy M.
156 Galao, Angelica R.
157 Galapon, Jillianne Patrice M.
158 Galay, Laiza C.
159 Galdones, Yvonie M.
160 Galima, Sharmaine A.
161 Galino, Krizza Mae E.
162 Gallardo, Bianca G.
163 Gallardo, Jeffrey A.
164 Gallardo, Vincent L.
165 Galolo, Mark Zernan B.
166 Galutan, Andrhea Justine C.
167 Galutan, Criselle Mars G.
168 Gandalera, Rochxainne Keith G.
169 Gapatan, Weyah Kassandra A.
170 Garbin, Reyshan Angela .
171 Garcia, Samson M.
172 Garnace, Andrei Jolo D.
173 Garnace, Sthefany .
174 Garnatcha, Jhouhara Mae P.
175 Gasmen, Dayle Benjie D.
176 Gauran, Joann Margreth S.
177 Generosa, Ira Nicole B.
178 Genezera, Eddie S.
179 Gines, Lorraine Alexandra A.
180 Gironella, Junamhelle R.
181 Gomez, Coleen Elodie Louise A.
182 Gorospe, Cindy B.
183 Gorospe, Jenebeth C.
184 Habon, Christine S.
185 Habon, Leenie R.
186 Hadap, Karren Jae T.
187 Hermosura, Yasmine O.
188 Honor, Edlyn Joy M.
189 Iblogan, Julia Angelie C.
190 Iddo, Ardin T.
191 Immong, Jaycel A.
192 Inciong, Maria Christina L.
193 Inigo, Janeen T.
194 Inigo, Kyrenn Joy L.
195 Isidro, Charity T.
196 Jacildo, Ahrmea B.
197 Javillonar, Joshua L.
198 Lacbao, Jb Joy M.
199 Lambinicio, Leslie Joy B.
200 Lapitan, Nestle C.
201 Montante, Rhea Joyce C.
202 Munar, Beverly F.
203 Pecsoy, Joseph Andrei A.
204 Pedro, Margielyn B.
205 Pines, Clariza B.
206 Rabanal, Mack Ryan V.
207 Ramirez, Karlo Miguel P.
208 Say-Ao, Arvee Jake M.
209 Sibayan, Kent Anthony G.
210 Solimen, Anatole L.
211 Tuebeo, Mark Junehree G.
212 Valdez, Chloie Faye H.
213 Ventura, Rannie S.

Thank you and congratulations, scholars!

22/05/2026

22/05/2026