NCIP - Negros Oriental

25/09/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT!
NEW EAP GRANTEES – AY 2026–2027

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)– Negros Oriental Provincial Office (NORPO) congratulates the following students who have been selected as new beneficiaries of the NCIP Educational Assistance Program (EAP) for Academic Year 2026–2027.

📚 DISTRICT II

1. CADALSO, KEAN V.
📍 Bukidnon ICC – Barangay Sto. Niño, Tanjay City, Negros Oriental
🎓 Bachelor of Secondary Education – Major in English (BSED-English) – 1st Year

2. ONTAL, MARIAN FAITH T.
📍 Bukidnon ICC – Barangay Bahi-an, Tanjay City, Negros Oriental
🎓 Bachelor of Secondary Education – Major in Filipino (BSED-Filipino) – 1st Year

3. SALVA, JOHN PAUL R.
📍 Bukidnon ICC – Barangay Bahi-an, Tanjay City, Negros Oriental
🎓 Bachelor of Science in Office Administration (BSOA) – 1st Year

📚 DISTRICT III

1. AMBO, LADY WEEN G.
📍 Bukidnon-Magahat ICC – Barangay Linantayan, Basay, Negros Oriental
🎓 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Major in Human Resource Management (BSBA-HRM) – 1st Year

2. PATAGATAY, MERRA FLOR T.
📍 Bukidnon-Magahat ICC – Barangay Cabatuanan, Basay, Negros Oriental
🎓 Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BS Midwifery) – 1st Year

3. VAILOCES, SAMANTHA NICOLE H.
📍 Bukidnon ICC – Barangay Tayawan, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental
🎓 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – 1st Year

📌 SUBMISSION OF ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

All new beneficiaries are required to submit three (3) copies — one (1) original and two (2) photocopies — of the following documents to the NCIP Negros Oriental Provincial Office:

• NCIP Certification / BIR Certification or Income Tax Return (ITR)
• Certificate of Good Moral Character
• Enrollment Load Form/Slip – 1st Semester, AY 2026–2027
• Certificate of Enrollment – 1st Semester, AY 2026–2027
• Statement of Account – for beneficiaries enrolled in private schools
• Entrance Examination Result – for 1st Year College Students
• Certificate of Final Grades – previous semester/academic year
• Photocopy of Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) ATM Card – front and back
• Medical Certificate
• IP Leader/Council of Elders Resolution
• Photocopy of PSA Live Birth Certificate

📅 DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2026

Please coordinate with the NCIP Negros Oriental Provincial Office and ensure that all required documents are complete and submitted within the prescribed period to facilitate the processing of your educational assistance.

16/09/2026

𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘 𝗔𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬-𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚

Personnel from the NCIP Negros Oriental Provincial Office served as resource speakers during Day 1 of the Capacity Building on Cultural Sensitivity among Provincial/City/Municipal Population Officers/Designates in Negros Island Region, held on September 8, 2026, at Café Alicia, Pamplona, Negros Oriental.

Mrs. Virginia S. Espante, Development Management Officer V (DMO V), facilitated:
Session 1: Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA)
Session 2: Orientation on Culture Sensitivity
She discussed the foundational rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) and emphasized the importance of embedding cultural awareness into delivery of government services.

Mrs. Brigilda J. Susas, Administrative Officer IV, facilitated:
Session 3: NCIP Mandate and Programs
Her presentation detailed the agency's core functions, programs, and initiatives dedicated to safeguarding and advancing the rights and welfare of indigenous communities.

This capacity-building initiative aims to strengthen LGU population officers and stakeholders in executing inclusive, evidence-based, and culturally appropriate development programs across the Negros Island Region.

03/09/2026

‼️𝐏𝐀𝐇𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐎‼️

Kini usa ka opisyal nga pagpahibalo sa publiko, ilabi na sa mga Tumandok nga Katawhan (Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples), nga ang 𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣 𝗠𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲, nga nahimutang sa 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐏𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥, pormal nang giablihan ug nagsugod na sa pagserbisyo sukad niadtong 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐲𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐞 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Kini nga opisina gitukod pinasubay sa 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔-𝟏𝟎-𝟎𝟓-𝟎𝟑𝟑, 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, nga nag-ulohang “𝘈 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘙𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘮 𝘕𝘊𝘐𝘗 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘺, 𝘕𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘴 𝘖𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭.”

Ang 𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣 𝗠𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 magserbisyo sa mga kliyente ug Tumandok nga Katawhan nga anaa sa mosunod nga mga lugar:
📍 𝙈𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙮
📍 𝘼𝙮𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙣
📍 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙟𝙪𝙮𝙤𝙙
📍 𝘽𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙮
📍 𝘽𝙖𝙞𝙨 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮

𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗛𝗨𝗟𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥

Padayon usab ang pagserbisyo sa 𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗵𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗖𝗦𝗖) nga nahimutang sa 𝘚. 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘴 𝘚𝘵., 𝘗𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘩𝘶𝘭𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘕𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘴 𝘖𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭.

Kini nga opisina magserbisyo sa mga kliyente ug Tumandok nga Katawhan gikan sa mosunod nga mga lugar:
📍 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲
📍 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐡𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲
📍 𝐋𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐝
📍 𝐉𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐝

𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣 𝗡𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗦 𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘

Padayon usab ang pagserbisyo sa NCIP Negros Oriental Provincial Office (NORPO) nga nahimutang sa 𝘊𝘰𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘴 𝘉𝘭𝘥𝘨., 𝘓𝘰𝘵 2, 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬 𝘑, 𝘎𝘝 𝘚𝘶𝘣𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭, 𝘉𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘕𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘴 𝘖𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭.

𝗔𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘆𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝘂𝗴 𝗧𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗸 𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘄𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗯𝘂𝗼𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘆𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹.

Para sa mga kliyente ug Tumandok nga Katawhan nga anaa sa 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝘁𝗮. 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮, 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗮, 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘂𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, mahimo usab kamong moduol sa 𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 alang sa inyong gikinahanglang serbisyo, tungod kay kini nga opisina mas duol ug mas sayon ninyong maabot gikan sa maong mga lugar.

Ang 𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣 nagpadayon sa pagpalig-on sa paghatag og episyente, accessible, ug matinud-anong serbisyo alang sa atong mga Tumandok nga Katawhan.

📍Palihog ipaambit kini nga pahibalo aron mahibalo ang atong mga Tumandok nga Katawhan ug ang publiko sa tukmang opisina nga ilang maduolan alang sa ilang mga panginahanglanon ug gikinahanglang serbisyo.

Daghang Salamat.

12/08/2026

1st Coordination Meeting for the 2026 IP Month Celebration

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples–Negros Oriental Provincial Office (NCIP-NORPO) led the 1st Coordination Meeting for the 2026 Indigenous Peoples (IP) Month Celebration, held at Room 1, Legislative Building, Cabcabon, Banga, City of Bayawan.

The meeting was presided over by Atty. Celeste Ann Capilla, Legal Officer IV of NCIP-NORPO, who facilitated the discussions on the plans, preparations, and collaborative efforts for the upcoming month-long celebration this October 2026.

In attendance were Ma'am Jasmin Catalan (representative from City Mayor's Office), the heads of the LGU department partners, ABC President Hon. Teofilo Cagas, DepEd IPEd Focal Person Sir Johnyrie B. Empeynado, partner stakeholders, and the seven (7) IP Leaders representing the Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) of Bayawan City:

• Tayawan ICC – Mr. Eduardo Bonghay
• Kalamtukan ICC – Mr. Roger Dela Peña
• Minaba ICC – Mr. Regie Nobleza
• Narra ICC – Mr. Romeo Luyas
• Cansumalig ICC – Mr. Wilson Nama
• Nangka ICC – Mr. Tito Quartero
• Maninihon ICC – Mr. Jocinias Oriendo

The coordination meeting served as an important venue for collaboration, coordination, and collective planning toward a meaningful and inclusive IP Month Celebration. The discussions focused on preparations for activities that will honor and showcase the rich culture, heritage, identity, contributions, and rights of the Indigenous Peoples of Bayawan City.

With the collective efforts of NCIP-NORPO, the LGU-Bayawan, 7 IP leaders, DepEd, and partner stakeholders, preparations are underway for a month-long celebration this October that celebrates and highlights the culture, heritage, and continuing contributions of Bayawan’s Indigenous Cultural Communities.

29/06/2026

22/06/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT | EAP SCREENING AND INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) – Negros Oriental Provincial Office is pleased to inform all qualified applicants for the Educational Assistance Program (EAP) that the Screening and Interview will be conducted on:

📅 June 26, 2026 (Friday)
🕖 Time: 8:00 AM onwards
📍 Venue: NCIP-Negros Oriental Provincial Office

The screening and interview aim to assess and validate the eligibility of applicants in accordance with the guidelines of the Educational Assistance Program.

For inquiries and concerns, please visit the NCIP–Negros Oriental Provincial Office or send a message through our official page.

We encourage all qualified applicants to be prepared and be punctual. We look forward to meeting you and wish you the best of luck during the screening and interview process.

NOTE! Please be advised that only snacks are provided; attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch.

12/06/2026

𝟏𝟐𝟖 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦, 𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡. 🇵🇭

Today, as we celebrate our nation’s independence, we honor the resilient spirits of the Bukidnon, Bukidnon-Magahat, and Ata Indigenous Cultural Communities of Negros Oriental. Our freedom is incomplete without the preservation of our ancestral heritage, our lands, and our distinct cultural identities. We don't just carry the history of our ancestors—we live it, protect it, and pass it on with pride.

02/06/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐓 𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧
Iloilo City | May 27, 2026 Masayang inanunsyo ng National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), sa pamumuno ni Secretary and Chairperson Nancy A. Catamco, ang isang mahalagang tagumpay matapos pormal na aprubahan ng NCIP 10th Commission ang Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT) ng mga Bukidnon-Magahat ICCs/IPs.
Saklaw ng CADT ang mga Barangay Cabatuanan, Maglinao, Linantayan, at mga bahagi ng Bongalonan, Nagbo-alao, Cabalayongan, Bal-os, Olandao, at Actin sa Basay, Negros Oriental, gayundin ang bahagi ng Barangay Culipapa at Damutan sa Hinobaan, Negros Occidental, na may kabuuang lawak na 9,391.3056 ektarya.
Unang inihain ang aplikasyon noong 2005. Matapos ang mahabang panahon ng paghihintay at patuloy na paninindigan, ganap na itong kinilala patunay ng lakas, pagkakaisa, at dedikasyon ng komunidad sa pagtatanggol ng kanilang lupang ninuno.
Naging posible ang pag-apruba ng CADT sa pamamagitan ng kolektibong pagkilos ng Komisyon bilang isang collegial body. Pinangunahan ni Commissioner Alex Centena ang mungkahi para sa pag-apruba ng aplikasyon, na agad namang sinuportahan ng iba pang mga Komisyoner, kabilang sina Atty. Rhodex Valenciano, Commissioner Marie Grace Pascua, Commissioner Purisimo Tiam, Commissioner Datu “Amarillo” Marcelo Alejo Jr., at Atty. Alberto Lagamon.
Higit pa sa isang titulo ng lupa, ito ay pagkilala sa kasaysayan, kultura, at karapatan ng mga Bukidnon-Magahat para sa kasalukuyan at sa mga susunod pang henerasyon.
“𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣: 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣”