NCIP Guimaras CSC

Sa paggunita ng Araw ng Kagitingan, binibigyang-pugay natin ang kabayanihan at sakripisyo ng mga nag-alay ng kanilang buhay para sa kalayaan ng ating bansa, kabilang na ang mga Katutubong Pilipino na buong tapang na lumaban at naglingkod sa panahon ng digmaan.

Ang kanilang kagitingan, pagkakaisa, at pagmamahal sa bayan ay hindi malilimutan. 🇵🇭

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. appoints Ethnographic Commissioner for Central Mindanao, Nancy A. Catamco, as the new Chairperson of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples.

𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 📣

Alinsunod sa Memorandum Circular No. 116 mula sa Tanggapan ng Pangulo, ang NCIP ay magpapatupad ng half-day work-from-home arrangement sa Miyerkules, 1 Abril 2026.

Lahat ng tanggapan ng Komisyon ay sasailalim sa work-from-home setup mula 8:00 ng umaga hanggang 12:00 ng tanghali, at ang lahat ng opisyal na transaksyon at serbisyo ay suspendido simula alas-dose ng hapon.

Magsasara rin ang mga tanggapan ng NCIP sa Huwebes at Biyernes Santo, 2–3 Abril 2026.

Magbabalik ang regular na operasyon ng mga tanggapan sa Lunes, 6 Abril 2026.

Basahin: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2026/03/31/memorandum-circular-no-116-s-2026/

A proud and historic moment for the Ati community of Sitio Kati-kati , San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras!

Isa na namang mahalagang milestone ang naitala para sa Ati Indigenous Cultural Community matapos kilalanin sa pamamagitan ng isang Municipal Ordinance ang mga handicrafts na gawa mula sa Sinukuan, na bahagi ng kanilang Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSP).

This recognition strengthens the protection of Ati culture and affirms their rights under Section 32 of the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA). SEC. 32. Community Intellectual Rights. - ICCs/IPs have the right to practice and revitalize their own cultural traditions and customs. The State shall presence, protect and develop the past, present and future manifestations of their cultures as well as the right to the restitution of cultural, intellectual religious, and spiritual property taken without their free and prior informed consent or in violation of their laws, traditions and customs.

Ang tagumpay na ito ay patunay ng yaman ng kultura, kakayahan, at katatagan ng mga Ati sa pagpapanatili ng kanilang mga tradisyon. Higit pa sa simpleng pagkilala, ito ay isang mahalagang hakbang upang matiyak na ang kanilang kaalaman, sining, at kultura ay maipapasa sa mga susunod pang henerasyon.

A heartfelt thank you to Hon. SB Member Christian Infante for sponsoring this meaningful ordinance and for continuously supporting the recognition of Ati cultural heritage. Likewise, sincere appreciation to the LGU of Jordan, headed by Municipal Mayor Hon. Atty. John Edward Gando, for standing with the Ati community in protecting and promoting Indigenous traditions.

Isang tunay na tagumpay hindi lamang para sa Ati ng Sitio Kati-kati kundi para rin sa patuloy na pangangalaga ng ating Katutubong kultura.

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘:

In compliance with national directives for energy conservation (Memorandum Circular No. 114) and NCIP Memorandum Circular No. 01, Series of 2026, the NCIP Guimaras CSC is implementing a revised work schedule effective March 9, 2026.
Please take note of our new operating setup:

🗓️ 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐎𝐧-𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞
💻 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤-𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦-𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞

To ensure the uninterrupted delivery of public services, our personnel shall remain fully operational and reachable via email during working hours. A designated dropbox shall also be available at the office for the receipt of documents. For inquiries, please message us directly here on our official page: https://web.facebook.com/ncip.gcsc/ or through our official email: [email protected]

On March 03, 2026, the two (2) Ati Indigenous Cultural Communities of Sitio Kati-kati (San Miguel, Jordan) and Sitio Ubog (Lanipe, Nueva Valencia) in the Province of Guimaras, together with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Guimaras Community Service Center, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture RFO VI, officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the IKSP application entitled:“Assessment and Documentation of Organic Farming Practices of Selected Indigenous Cultural Communities in Western Visayas.”

This collaboration marks a meaningful step toward documenting and recognizing the traditional organic farming practices of the Ati Indigenous Peoples knowledge that has sustained their communities for generations.

The signing of this agreement reflects a shared commitment to protect, promote, and uphold Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSP), while ensuring that the rights, cultural heritage, and identity of the Ati communities in Guimaras are safeguarded for the future.

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛! 💜

Nakikiisa ang National Commission on Indigenous Peoples sa Philippine Commission on Women sa pagkilala sa mahalagang papel ng mga Katutubong kasanayan sa paghubog ng lakas at pagkakakilanlan ng kababaihang Pilipino.

Sama-sama nating itaguyod ang pantay na oportunidad at inklusibong lipunan kung saan ang boses, karapatan, at partisipasyon ng lahat ng kababaihan—lalo na ng mga Katutubo—ay tunay na pinakikinggan at iginagalang.

The NCIP expresses its deepest sympathies to the family of former Speaker of the House of Representatives Jose de Venecia Jr. (1936–2026).

During his tenure as Speaker, the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Bill—now the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA)—was passed into law. His leadership, vision, and solidarity helped give voice to communities long unheard and laid the groundwork for justice, dignity, and self-determination for Indigenous Peoples.

We honor his life, his service, and his enduring contributions to the country’s development.

May he find eternal repose.

FYI!