NCIP Negros Occidental CSC

The Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) of Negros Occidental joins the Juana's Fiesta Panglabuhayan Year 2 at Ayala Mall as part of the celebration of Women's Month

We are pleased to inform everyone that Mr. Allan U. Geagoni, MPA, is the newly installed Community Development Officer III of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples – Negros Occidental Community Service Center (NCIP-NOCSC).

Effective December 1, 2025, all leadership functions and official communications shall be directed to him as the new head of the office. We look forward to your continued support and cooperation as we further strengthen our services and commitment to the Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples and the wider community.

FYI

This reposts the statement of our Regional Director strongly condemning the defamatory and offensive remarks made by Mr. Enrique Rubio Gavelino, who introduced himself as Datu Dalangpan, against the employees of the Negros Occidental Community Service Center (NOCSC).

The NCIP–NOCSC firmly reiterates that the United Indigenous Peoples of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao is NOT a recognized nor a registered Indigenous Peoples Organization (IPO) under this Office.

Section 3 of NCIP Administrative Order No. 2, s. 2012 clearly provides that only properly established, verified, validated, and registered IPOs shall have legal capacity and recognition, and shall be subject to confirmation by NCIP and other authorized government agencies.

We urge the public to remain vigilant against false claims and misleading representations.

𝐏𝐀𝐇𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐎 | 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐒
The NCIP Negros Occidental Community Service Center is now accepting applications for the NCIP Educational Assistance Program (EAP) and Merit-Based Scholarship Program (MBSP) for School Year 2026–2027.
Open to all Indigenous Peoples (IPs) entering college and residing in the Province of Negros Occidental.
Application Period:
March 20, 2026
Submit your complete requirements to the NCIP-NOCSC at Door 4, St. Marys Home, 7th Lacson St., Brgy. 7, Bacolod City or NCIP-NOCSC Satellite Office at IP Governance Center at the back of Kabankalan City Hall.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (MBSP) EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
1. EAP Application Form (available at NCIP-Negros Occidental Community Service Center or download forms from https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MfwjkwP_SU23Ls7YjxsfQuVqCCqsmTZ1/view?fbclid=IwY2xjawPf95NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFuZEtpU3ZHWndxS2x5Nllic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtzqlxymKR8rXjMKWAAoOHjWvZa0u7Dj42hvhqAB4k_w8KD4qm8OXGoA8ob9_aem_0n3Unu-6T9I9WnVIJp5D6g )
2. Certificate of Confirmation (Application forms available at NCIP- Negros Occidental Community Service Center (NCIP-NOCSC);
3. Income tax return of parents/guardian from BIR/ Certification from the tribal leader/ Barangay Captain that the family belongs to the poor family; (Form available at NCIP-NOCSC);
4. Photocopy of form 137/ report card for SHS (certified photocopy) present report card for college student;
5. School certification of good moral character from present/previous school;
6. Registration form from the enrolled school;
7. Certificate of enrollment from school registrar’s;
8. Certificate of good health signed by any licensed physician;
9. 2x2 ID pictures with white background (2pcs)
“ Please submit your complete documents in green long folder with fastener”.
For inquireries, feel free to visit our office during office hours or contact us at this cp
number 09951877350 for more details”.
# EAP/MBSScholarship Para sa IP.

EAP Aplplication.pdf

Earlier today, a successful coordination meeting was held among the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and Project HAPI, with the presence of Ethnographic Commissioner Alex Centena. The meeting focused on the implementation of the project within the Ancestral Domain areas of the ICCs/IPs in Candoni.

The DENR Regional Director briefly presented the current status of the project and discussed the concerns raised by the involved agencies. Subsequently, Princess May Alcarde-Oral, Regional Director of NCIP, presented the concerns of the affected communities, as well as the issues surrounding the project. The meeting also included discussions on plans and proposals for the conduct of the Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) process.

The NCIP Regions VI, VII, and NIR reaffirmed their commitment to uphold and protect the best interests of the Indigenous Peoples in the region. As a way forward, a follow-up meeting is scheduled next week with the participation of Project HAPI and the FPIC team.

October 16, 2025
Cluster 3 – Brgy. Tagoc Covered Court

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Regional Office RVI–RVII, in coordination with the NCIP–Negros Occidental Community Service Center (NOCSC), is currently conducting an Information, Education, and Consultation (IEC) session on the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) and Indigenous Peoples’ Mandatory Representation (IPMR).

The activity also includes the validation of the local guidelines for the selection of the City IPMR of Kabankalan City. Participants in the session include members of the Indigenous Political Structures (IPS), elders, and leaders from the barangays of Tagoc, Tampalon, Pinaguinpinan, and Bantayan.

This initiative aims to deepen the understanding of IPRA provisions, ensure compliance with the IPMR selection process, and promote the active participation of Indigenous Peoples in local governance. Through this activity, the NCIP underscores its continuing commitment to uphold the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) and to foster inclusive and culturally sensitive governance within the city.

October 15, 2025
Cluster 2 – Brgy. Orong Covered Court

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Regional Office RVI–RVII, in coordination with the NCIP–Negros Occidental Community Service Center (NOCSC), is currently conducting an Information, Education, and Consultation (IEC) session on the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) and Indigenous Peoples’ Mandatory Representation (IPMR).

The activity also includes the validation of the local guidelines for the selection of the City IPMR of Kabankalan City. Participants in the session include members of the Indigenous Political Structures (IPS), elders, and leaders from the barangays of Orong, Oringao, Tan-awan, and Salong.

This initiative aims to deepen the understanding of IPRA provisions, ensure compliance with the IPMR selection process, and promote the active participation of Indigenous Peoples in local governance. Through this activity, the NCIP underscores its continuing commitment to uphold the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) and to foster inclusive and culturally sensitive governance within the city.

October 14, 2025
Cluster 1 – Brgy. Oringao Covered Court

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Regional Office RVI–RVII, in coordination with the NCIP–Negros Occidental Community Service Center (NOCSC), is currently conducting an Information, Education, and Consultation (IEC) session on the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) and Indigenous Peoples’ Mandatory Representation (IPMR).

The activity also includes the validation of the local guidelines for the selection of the City IPMR of Kabankalan City. Participants in the session include members of the Indigenous Political Structures (IPS), elders, and leaders from the barangays of Camingawan, Carol-an, Inapoy, and Tagukon.

This initiative aims to deepen the understanding of IPRA provisions, ensure compliance with the IPMR selection process, and promote the active participation of Indigenous Peoples in local governance. Through this activity, the NCIP underscores its continuing commitment to uphold the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) and to foster inclusive and culturally sensitive governance within the city.