24/10/2026
๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐๐ง (๐๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ-๐ข๐จ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ค๐บ ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ด ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ช๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ)
OIC -Assistant Regional Director Randy S. Dela Rosa, CESO V, joined the Municipality of Sta. Lucia in celebrating Indigenous Peoplesโ (IP) Day on October 23, 2026, in honor of the rich cultural heritage, traditions, and identity of Indigenous Peoples.
The celebration, headed by Mayor Joseph Simon Valdez, who is also an IP , brought together representatives from four of the municipalityโs 36 barangays for a meaningful gathering filled with cultural dances, traditional games, and other activities that showcased the vibrant traditions and customs of Indigenous communities.
Also present during the celebration were members of the Sangguniang Bayan, NCIP Provincial Director Atty. Marvin Biligan, MLGOOs Leilani May Aguilar and Raquel Lelina, who joined in recognizing the important role of Indigenous Peoples in preserving cultural heritage and strengthening community identity.
Through its continued partnership with local government units and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), DILG Ilocos Sur reaffirms its commitment to promoting inclusive and culturally responsive local governance, protecting indigenous traditions, and upholding the rights and dignity of Indigenous Peoples.
