The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) met with the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) members on Tuesday, Aug. 15 to intensify its street rescue efforts under the “Oplan Pag-Abot” program, especially during the “ber” months. In an inter-agency meeting...
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) has issued a cease-and-desist order (CDO) against a mining firm in Palawan for violating Indigenous Peoples' (IP) rights. (Photo from NCIP/Facebook) A CDO has been issued against the Ipilan Nickel Corporation (INC) for...
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) joined forces with the Australian Embassy to strengthen the social protection and gains in gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) programs. (Photo courtesy of NCIP/Facebook) In a statement on Thursday, Aug....
The Philippines is hit by typhoons 15 to 20 times a year. Farmers experience severe agricultural damage because of flooding and strong winds. We can do nothing to prevent typhoons, but several methods exist to reduce their damage. One of those is the installation of natural windbreaks to lessen and...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a measure making discriminatory acts in the hiring and dismissal of indigenous people (IPs) from work unlawful. Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada (Senate PRIB Photo) “To exclude any person from any employment...
In support of National Disaster Resilience Month this July, Hedcor donated various resources for the enhancement of the emergency response capabilities of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities in the municipalities of Impasug-ong, Bukidnon and Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur. IMPASUG-ONG Local Disaster...
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) will lead the celebration of the Cultural Communities Week (CCW) 2023 on Monday, July 10. (Photo courtesy of NCIP/Facebook) The theme for this year's celebration is "Mga Laro ng Salinlahi, Saligang Haligi ng Katutubong Lipi (Traditional Games,...
The Philippine government has expressed its commitment to continue advocating for the issues and interests of its Indigenous Peoples (IPs), including in the areas of environment and climate change, disaster risk reduction and gender development. Allen Capuyan, head of the country's National...
Indigenous people in Pampanga have benefitted from the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s five-day information and digital literacy training held in March. As part of its goal to end the digital divide, DICT has conducted another digital literacy training. This time, it was...
To mark the International Day of Forests, Forest Foundation Philippines has unveiled its 2023-2026 results framework, a commitment to strengthen the bond between people and forests by forging partnerships with stakeholders. With the tagline "Enhancing Ecosystem Services and Fostering Forest-based...
BALBALAN, Kalinga – A New People’s Army leader was killed in an encounter with the Philippine Army 50th Infantry Battalion in Sitio Babacong, Barangay Gawaan, here on Thursday, March 9. Major Rigor Pamittan, chief of the 5th Infantry Division Public Affairs Division in Camp Melchor dela Cruz,...
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) on Monday, Feb. 20, issued a statement refuting IP groups' and IP rights advocates' claims against the construction of the New Centennial Water Source-Kaliwa Dam Project (NCWS-KDP). "In observance of the World Day of Social Justice, Indigenous...
