DAVAO CITY – Leaders of the Indigenous Peoples Political Structure of the Mandaya tribe from two barangays in Mati City questioned the recognition of interim tribal officials, saying it violates a National Commission on Indigenous Peoples memorandum that allows only the Commission en Banc to...
Content creator Boss Toyo has apologized after drawing criticism over social media posts that many netizens viewed as casting doubt on veteran journalist Kara David 's "I-Witness" documentary about an illegal dumpsite in an Aeta ancestral domain in Subic, Zambales. The controversy began after...
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III has expressed support for measures aimed at strengthening emergency response mechanisms and institutional representation for Indigenous Peoples (IPs). “Kailangan nating siguraduhin na walang sinuman ang maiiwan, lalo na ang ating mga Indigenous Peoples na...
DAVAO CITY – Inside a small tribal hub in Barangay Binugao, Toril District, sewing and handloom machines hum steadily as the women of the Binugao Bagobo-Tagabawa Women’s Association (BIBATAWA) work side by side. Scattered across their tables are colorful fabrics, beads, and threads. For them,...
For Miguel Tanfelix, learning has never been something confined to classrooms or scripts. It has always been something experienced first-hand, often through travel and discovery. The heartthrob has long been open about his love for exploring. Last year, his solo trip across South America drew...
ILOILO CITY – A new batch of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) are recipients of a livelihood program that aims to restore their previous income from the construction of the Iloilo mega dam. The National Irrigation Administration-6 and the Department of Labor and Employment-6 teamed up to give a...
President Marcos underscored that bringing livelihood assistance and government services to indigenous peoples is exactly what the government should be doing. "Lagi kong sinasabi kasi maraming nagte-thank you. Huwag na kayong mag-thank you. Ito yung trabaho namin. Ito lang talaga ang dapat namin...
ILOILO CITY – “Tumandok,” a film about the struggles of Indigenous Peoples in Iloilo province, won four major awards at the recent 48th Gawad Urian which coincided with National Indigenous Peoples (IPs) Month. Richard Jeroui Salvadico and Arlie Sweet Sumagaysay, who won Best Director for the...
Vice President Sara Duterte underscored the need for the country to pursuit inclusive growth where the rights of indigenous people are protected and recognized. In her message for the Indigenous Peoples Month on Tuesday, Oct. 7, the Vice President gave tribute to the indigenous people and their...
DAVAO CITY – More than 1,000 Indigenous Peoples (IPs) here benefited from a medical mission led by first district Rep. Paolo Duterte, second district Rep. Omar Duterte, and acting Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte II on Thursday, Aug. 14, at Magsaysay Park. The event dubbed “Pulong-Pulong ni Pulong...
ILOILO CITY – Two books were launched on the Indigenous Peoples of Panay and Guimaras Islands in time for the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (IPs) on Saturday. “Panagway” and “Bádbad” were unveiled at the Iloilo City campus of the University of the Philippines...
Malacañang said the government has started developing a National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, focusing on protecting indigenous peoples (IPs) and their ancestral domains. The Palace said the initiative supports President Marcos ' commitment to human rights and inclusive...
