22/10/2025
๐ฆ๐๐ก ๐๐จ๐๐ฆ, ๐๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ข๐จ๐ฆ ๐ฃ๐๐ข๐ฃ๐๐๐ฆ ๐ ๐ข๐ก๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ด๐๐ต ๐๐ฃ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก
The three ethnolinguistic groupsโBanwaon, Manobo, and Talaandig of San Luis celebrated the 2025 IP Month and the 28th IPRA Commemoration on October 20, 2025, at the Municipal Gymnasium, Doรฑa Maxima, San Luis, Agusan del Sur. The theme of the event was: โ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐พ๐ช๐ก๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐, ๐๐ฃ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐: ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ค๐ฌ๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ค๐ช๐จ ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐๐จ ๐ฝ๐๐๐ง๐ค๐๐ ๐ค๐ ๐๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ซ๐๐ก๐ค๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ.โ
NCIP San Luis and the office of the IPMR hosted this yearโs 4th Indigenous Peoples Day, with support from the Municipal Local Government Unit of San Luis, through the enactment of Municipal Ordinance No. 04, which formally designates the third Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples Day within the Municipality of San Luis.
The activity commenced with a ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ธ๐ข๐จ๐ต๐ข๐ธ๐ข๐จ, a ritual invoking spirits to seek guidance and protection for the entire program. This was followed by a flag-raising ceremony, with other national agencies also participating in the Indigenous Peoplesโ special day.
A cultural presentation by the IP Youth of Balit was one of the highlights of the IP Day celebration, showcasing the traditional binaylan, wedding, and war dances.
Atty. Fritzie Lynne C. Sumando, representing the NCIP Regional office, conveyed her message, stating that commemorating the 28th anniversary of the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act (IPRA) Law, also means remembering the dedicated advocacy of previous Indigenous People (IP) leaders that made it possible. She emphasized that this Law is designed to empower Indigenous Peoples specifically within the Philippine context and that it is imperative for future cultural bearers and IP leaders to prioritize intergenerational knowledge transfer to ensure the continuity of cultural practices for future generations. She also stressed the objective of organizing IP youth within San Luis and expressed her hope that IPs would continue to proudly express their identity and actively preserve their cultural practices.
Hawudon Tumawan Raul Minglana, Municipal Tribal chieftain emphasized the importance of respecting and recognizing their culture, especially in using their own justice system as part of their rights to self-governance and empowerment as IPs.
MLGU San Luis, through Vice Mayor Hon. Ely B. Yecyec, also expressed strong support for Indigenous People, recognizing their foundational role in their culture. He further emphasized the importance of unity in achieving collective aspirations and cultural respect. On behalf of the MLGU, he pledged his full support and advocated for continued active involvement to provide the best possible assistance to the three IP groups in the municipality.
Also present during this event were: members of the Sangguniang BayanโLouie Lani A. Yecyec, Rian C. Acedo, Andres C. Cullantes Jr., Jinny Minglana, and Ronaldo L. Corvera Jr.,; Demetrio Dejolde Jr. of PSA Provincial Office, Atty. Edumer Bryan Loren from Clerk of RTC Lianga Surigao del Sur (guest speaker for IP Forum), Betcheba Prochina of DepEd San Luis-District Supervisor, Joemar Salmoro of DILG San Luis, RHU San Luis, Municipal Tribal Council led by Hawudon Tumawan Raul Minglana, Bae Kahubadan Ederlina N. Precioso (IP Leader, CADT 250), Katangkawan Wilfredo Napongahan (Banwaon IP leader), Julito T. Gomez (Municipal IPMR), IP leaders and community members of Banwaon/Manobo/Talaandig, Barangay Captains and kagawads. And to the ACCORD with support from BRIDGE project, partner NGO which consistently providing assistance to the IPs in San Luis, was also present during the program.
This celebration highlights the enduring traditions, unity, and resilience of our Indigenous Peoples. The NCIP San Luis Community Service Center stands with our IP brothers and sisters in preserving their culture and building a sustainable and inclusive future.
