NCIP Region V

𝐈𝐏𝐌𝐑 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐬, 𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧, 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐠𝐨𝐧 | 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The SSC IPMR Documentation Team composed of Ms. Judith C. Mendez, CAO I, and Mr. Regie B. Matnog, TAA I, documented the conduct of the IPMR Selection in Barangay Bolos, Municipality of Irosin, Province of Sorsogon.

Mr. Julius B. Cater, the sole nominee, was once again reselected and confirmed by the Selectors Chairman together with the Indigenous Political Structure (IPS) as the newly selected IPMR for his second term in the Local Legislative Council of Barangay Bolos.

The successful conduct of the activity reflects the continued recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ participation and representation in local governance and community decision-making.

𝐈𝐏𝐌𝐑 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐞𝐥, 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐳, 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐠𝐨𝐧 | 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The SSC IPMR Documentation Team composed of Ms. Karen Shane Andrade-Bobier, Nurse II, and Mr. John Paul D. Trestiza, TAA II, documented the conduct of the IPMR Selection held in Barangay San Rafael, Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon last May 11, 2026.

Mr. Wellington Bien, the sole nominee, was reselected and confirmed by the Selectors Chairman together with the Indigenous Political Structure (IPS) as the IPMR for his third term in the Local Legislative Council of Barangay San Rafael.

The activity highlights the continued participation of Indigenous Peoples in local governance and strengthens their representation in the barangay legislative council.

𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐀𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬-𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 & 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 | 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The NCIP Region V, represented by Engr. Imelda G. Pantaleon, CAO II/BSC Acting Head, together with Mr. Ronie N. Yaguel on behalf of Regional Director Roland P. Calde participated in the launching of the project “Safeguarding Health for a Sustainable Future: An Indigenous Peoples-Centered Health & Environmental Sustainability Initiative” at the Tadyong Tribal Community, Iraya Street, San Pedro, Iriga City.

The initiative, spearheaded by the Tadyong Tribal Farmers Association, Inc. under the leadership of City IPMR/Chieftain Margarita B. Cabria, was funded by the TELUS International Philippines Foundation, Inc. and attended by partner stakeholders including ICENRO, City Health Office of Iriga.

A Ceremonial Groundbreaking Ceremony for the installation of water tanks, filtration system, and handwashing facilities was also conducted to support the health and sanitation needs of the Agta/Agta-Tabangnon community. The activity reflects the continuing partnership and commitment towards promoting the welfare and sustainable development of Indigenous Peoples.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐞!

NCIP Region V extends its warmest birthday greetings and sincere appreciation for your exemplary leadership, unwavering dedication to public service, and invaluable contributions to the advancement of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples throughout Region V.

May this special day be filled with joy, good health, and abundant blessings. Wishing you continued success and fulfillment in your noble service to the people.

Happy Birthday and best wishes from your NCIP Region V family!

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐕 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 - 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐈 | 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎-𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Region V successfully conducted the NCIP V 2026 GAD Activity – Part II on May 20–21, 2026 at Cocabanas Beach Resort, Oas Albay with the active participation of NCIP Region V officials and personnel.

The two-day activity featured learning sessions on gender responsiveness, mental health, employee welfare, and stress management, alongside wellness and team-building activities that strengthened collaboration, camaraderie, and organizational solidarity among employees.

The successful conduct of the activity reaffirmed NCIP Region V’s continuing commitment to fostering a responsive, healthy, and collaborative work environment anchored on gender equality, employee well-being, and organizational solidarity in service to Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs).

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏–𝐃𝐎𝐉 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 | 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Department of Justice – Parole and Probation Administration (DOJ-PPA), through CPO Ruth Abejero together with her colleagues, conducted a courtesy visit to NCIP Region V headed by Regional Director Atty. Roland P. Calde.

The discussion focused on the existing Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between NCIP and DOJ-PPA, particularly on strengthening and expanding its implementation at the regional level. The partnership aims to enhance culturally responsive programs and services for Indigenous Peoples, including rehabilitation support, restorative justice initiatives, awareness seminars, capability-building activities, and other community-based interventions for IP clients and their families.

Through strengthened collaboration, both agencies reaffirm their shared commitment to promoting the rights, welfare, and holistic development of Indigenous Peoples communities.

𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐕 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐆𝐀𝐃) 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐕 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 – 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐈 | 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

NCIP Region V successfully conducted Part I of the 2026 Gender and Development (GAD) Activity at Razonable Residence Private Resort on April 30, 2026, with the active participation of NCIP V personnel. The activity featured discussions on ethical standards in public service, gender responsiveness, workplace wellness, and team-building activities aimed at strengthening collaboration, professionalism, and employee well-being.

This initiative reflects NCIP Region V’s continuing commitment to fostering a more inclusive, responsive, and productive workplace in service to Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs).

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕, 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐋𝐞𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐈. 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥

Atty. Leo Archival I. Imperial, Regional Legal Officer of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Region V, has officially assumed the position of Chief Administrative Officer following his oath-taking before Regional Director Roland P. Calde.

The oath-taking marks a meaningful milestone in his public service career, reflecting his continued dedication and commitment to supporting Indigenous Cultural Communities through effective governance and legal service.

NCIP Region V extends its warm congratulations and recognition of his consistent hard work, professionalism, and service-oriented leadership. May his leadership continue to uphold integrity and service for Indigenous Peoples communities.

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐕 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Region V, headed by Regional Director Roland P. Calde had a courtesy meeting with Mayor Ding Abliter of Balatan, Camarines Sur following the LGU’s request for assistance to help accelerate the implementation and completion of the circumferential road project in the municipality.

The initiative seeks to improve accessibility and mobility within the area, particularly to strengthen Indigenous Peoples’ access to government programs and services such as DOLE’s TUPAD and other livelihood and social development interventions.

The engagement underscores the shared commitment of NCIP and the LGU to advance infrastructure development that supports inclusive growth and improved service delivery for Indigenous Cultural Communities.

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐕 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐏. 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 | 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

A courtesy call was conducted between the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Region V, headed by Regional Director Roland P. Calde, and the Department of Agriculture Region V, led by Regional Executive Director Rodel P. Tornilla. Also present during the meeting were NCIP V CDO III/Polangui Service Center Head Ian Jose G. Alamares and Engineer I Ivy D. Dineros.

The discussion focused on possible agricultural programs and projects for Indigenous Peoples (IPs), particularly for IP communities affected by calamities in Albay. The meeting also tackled opportunities for support and assistance to IPs residing within and outside Ancestral Domains, aiming to strengthen collaboration and enhance the delivery of government services to ICCs/IPs.