IPEd Surigao City Division

The SDO of Surigao City proudly participated in the Regional Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd) Program Implementation Review (PIR) and Collaborative Session with the Division Consultative and Advisory Bodies (DCAB) held on January 21–23, 2026 in Butuan City, bringing with it not only representation but the collective story of its IPEd journey. ❤️ We also showcased our Quality Assured Learning Resources for Bajau and Mamanwa Learners.

✨🌿 Day 5 | Division Training on IPEd 🌿✨

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Today, we also held an immersion activity at the Mamanwa Village in Sitio Tagbasingan, Barangay Mat-i, Surigao City.

We are truly honored to be welcomed by the Mamanwa community, to listen to their stories, witness their cultural practices, and gain insights on how we can better contextualize our lessons to respect and reflect their rich heritage. 🫶🏽

💛 This experience reminded us that IPEd is not just a program, but a commitment to recognize, value, and integrate Indigenous knowledge, systems, and practices into our teaching.

Salamat kaayo sa Mamanwa Community for sharing your life, culture, and wisdom with us.

✨🌿 Day 5 | Division Training on IPEd 🌿✨

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Today, we also held an immersion activity at the Mamanwa Village in Sitio Tagbasingan, Barangay Mat-i, Surigao City.

We are truly honored to be welcomed by the Mamanwa community, to listen to their stories, witness their cultural practices, and gain insights on how we can better contextualize our lessons to respect and reflect their rich heritage. 🫶🏽

💛 This experience reminded us that IPEd is not just a program, but a commitment to recognize, value, and integrate Indigenous knowledge, systems, and practices into our teaching.

Salamat kaayo sa Mamanwa Community for sharing your life, culture, and wisdom with us.

✨🌿 Day 5 | Division Training on IPEd 🌿✨

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Today marks the 5th day of our IPEd Division Training, highlighted by our Immersion Activity at Ecovillage Huy-anan sa Bajau, Sitio Panubigon, Barangay Lipata, Surigao City.

We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to connect with the Bajau community, learn about their unique culture, traditions, and ways of life. Truly, it is through immersion that we gain deeper understanding and respect for the Indigenous Peoples we serve.

💛 Salamat sa Bajau Community for warmly welcoming us into your homes and hearts.

✨🌿 Day 5 | Division Training on IPEd 🌿✨

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Today marks the 5th day of our IPEd Division Training, highlighted by our Immersion Activity at Ecovillage Huy-anan sa Bajau, Sitio Panubigon, Barangay Lipata, Surigao City.

We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to connect with the Bajau community, learn about their unique culture, traditions, and ways of life. Truly, it is through immersion that we gain deeper understanding and respect for the Indigenous Peoples we serve.

💛 Salamat sa Bajau Community for warmly welcoming us into your homes and hearts.

✨ Day 4 | Division Training on IPEd ✨

Today, we were blessed to have Ma’am Maricar T. Lisondra as our speaker on the topic “Contextualization in IPEd Way.”

Her session deepened our understanding on how to truly integrate the Indigenous Peoples Education framework in meaningful and respectful ways, aligning lessons with the learners’ culture, context, and lived realities. 💛

We are grateful for her expertise and passion in guiding us towards more inclusive and culture-based education. 🌿

✨ Day 3 Highlights | Division Training on IPEd Implementation ✨

Today, our insightful sessions were graced by esteemed speakers:

📝 Dr. Manuel Dayondon on DO 62, s. 2011 – Adopting the National Indigenous Peoples Education Policy Framework
📝 Ma’am Rufina Creencia on DO 51, s. 2014 – Guidelines on the Conduct of Activities and Use of Materials Involving Aspects of Indigenous Peoples Culture
📝 Dr. Marino L. Pamogas on the Cultural Standards of Mamanwa and Badjao
📝 Dr. Fernando A. Almeda Jr. who shared his studies on the Mamanwa communities of Mindanao.

💡 We are truly lucky to be given the chance to listen to Dr. Almeda today, gaining deeper understanding of the rich heritage and lived realities of our IP brothers and sisters.

Their expertise continues to deepen our commitment to delivering inclusive, culture-based education for our IP learners.

🌄✨ Day 2 | Division Training on Revised K to 12 Curriculum for IPEd Component

Today’s training continued to inspire our IPEd Advocates as they deepened their understanding of the Indigenous Learning System, Indigenous Knowledge System and Practices (IKSP), and Multiple Intelligences.

With the insightful discussions led by Ma’am Rosalie C. Eludo and Sir Arnel P. Marte, participants were reminded that education should be holistic, experiential, and rooted in the culture and realities of our IP learners. 💛

Thank you to our speakers, the Technical Working Group, the four IPEd implementing schools, our resource persons, welfare officer, M&E team, and to our venue and food providers for making this Day 2 productive and meaningful for all.

Together, let us continue to create learning spaces that honor, embrace, and empower our Indigenous Peoples learners.

🌄✨ Day 1 | Division Training on Revised K to 12 Curriculum for IPEd Component

Today marks a meaningful start as our IPEd teachers and coordinators gathered to deepen their understanding of the IP Situationer, focusing on our beloved Mamanwa and Badjao communities. 💛

With the inspiring discussion from Dr. Marino L. Pamogas, we were reminded that education should embrace, honor, and uplift our IP learners, never erase their roots. Watching The Katutubo Video moved us to continue our mission with purpose and compassion.

🙏💛 Salamat to Dr. Pamogas, our Technical Working Group, the four IPEd implementing schools, our resource persons, welfare officer, M&E team, and to our venue and food providers for making this Day 1 successful.

Indeed, our IP learners deserve an education that celebrates who they are and empowers them to reach their dreams. 💛✨

🌊📚 A Milestone Worth Celebrating! 📚🌊

The Indigenous Peoples Education Program (IPEd) – Surigao City joyfully congratulates Maryjena B. Sapayani, a proud Badjao and former IPEd learner, for successfully passing the March 2025 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET)! 🎉👩‍🏫

Maryjena, a graduate of St. Jude Thaddeus Institute of Technology – Surigao City with a Bachelor of Elementary Education, continues to break barriers and inspire as she reaches this significant professional milestone. Her success is a powerful testament to the resilience, dedication, and determination of our Indigenous learners.

From her roots in the Badjao community to becoming a licensed educator, Ma’am Maryjena proves that dreams rooted in culture and nurtured through education can truly flourish. 💛🌿

We are immensely proud of you! Padajon sa pag-alagad ug pagpaambit sa kahibalo!