NCIP Malimono Community Service Center

𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐓 𝟐𝟓𝟒 𝐈𝐏𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐆𝐏𝐑𝐂 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

To provide updates on the status of exploration activities conducted within the ancestral domain of the Mamanwa Indigenous Peoples of CADT 254, the 𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 facilitated a meeting between the 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗯𝘂𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗧 𝟮𝟱𝟰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 (𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀) 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗢𝗚𝗣𝗥𝗖) 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

The Katibulusan nga Pagdomara sa CADT 254 serves as the Indigenous Political Structure (IPS) of the said ancestral domain and functions as its highest governing body. The meeting served as a venue for dialogue and information-sharing regarding matters affecting the ancestral domain and the concerned Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs).

For context, OGPRC previously applied for the issuance of a Certification Precondition (CP) and underwent the process of Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) in relation to its Exploration Permit Application denominated as EXPA No. 00210-XIII. The FPIC process ultimately led to the ex*****on of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among the Mamanwa Indigenous Peoples from the municipalities of Malimono, Mainit, San Francisco, Sison, and Surigao City in the Province of Surigao del Norte, collectively referred to as MAMASANSISU, together with OGPRC and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), on July 11, 2012.

During the meeting, updates regarding the exploration activities and related concerns were discussed to ensure transparency and continued coordination among all parties involved. The activity likewise reaffirmed the importance of upholding the rights and welfare of the Indigenous Peoples within the ancestral domain through sustained dialogue and adherence to the provisions embodied in the MOA and applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing FPIC and ancestral domains.

NCIP remains steadfast in its mandate to safeguard the rights and interests of Indigenous Peoples by facilitating constructive engagement between stakeholders and ensuring that all activities undertaken within ancestral domains are conducted in accordance with the Indigenous Peoples’ rights, welfare, and collective aspirations.

𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞

𝗠𝘀. 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗲 𝗜. 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿-𝗶𝗻-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗠. 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘀, 𝗥𝗡, 𝗠𝗣𝗔, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲, paid a courtesy visit to 𝗦𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣. 𝗙𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

The meeting was conducted to discuss matters and concerns involving the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) within the municipality and to further strengthen the partnership between the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Sison and the Commission in the implementation of programs and services for IP communities.

Also present during the meeting were the members of the Sangguniang Bayan headed by Municipal Vice Mayor Hon. John Lester R. Fetalvero and the selected Municipal Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (Municipal IPMR) of Sison, Dakula Joenil B. Masana.

The activity reaffirmed the commitment of both the LGU and NCIP to sustain collaborative efforts in addressing the needs and concerns of Indigenous Peoples and in advancing inclusive and culturally responsive governance in the municipality of Sison.

📣 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) – Caraga Administrative Region respectfully informs all partner agencies, local government units, and stakeholders that Regional Director 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗢 𝗣. 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗢, 𝗝𝗥. has officially assumed office on April 27, 2026 at NCIP Region XIII.

In this regard, all official communications, coordination, and transactions concerning NCIP programs and services in the region may now be addressed to the Office of the Regional Director.

📍 Office Address:
NCIP Regional Office XIII
Lumanlan Building, 322 Estipona Village, Libertad, Butuan City

All concerned are encouraged to extend their full support and cooperation as we continue to uphold our commitment to the effective and inclusive delivery of services to our Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs).

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Welcome back, RD Rocero!

With hearts full of pride and joy, we celebrate the inspiring achievement of our dear IP student, VANEZA AYDAO MAYAG, who graduated last April 15, 2026 as Cum Laude with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. A proud daughter of the Mamanwa tribe from Barangay Paco, Mainit, Surigao del Norte, her journey is a powerful story of courage, resilience, and unwavering determination.

She is a beneficiary of the NCIP IPEAS Merit Based Scholarship Program (MBSP) grant of Surigao del Norte. Vaneza’s path was never easy. Behind this success are countless sacrifices, sleepless nights, and moments when giving up seemed like the only option, but she chose to rise above it all. She carried not only her dreams, but also the hopes of her family, her tribe, and her community.

Through every challenge, she was guided and supported by the Focal Persons of NCIP-IPEAS Surigao del Norte, whose dedication and belief in her became a source of strength as she pushed forward toward her dreams.

And now, the moment has come. Every hardship, every tear, every sacrifice has paid off. Today, Vaneza stands victorious. Her success is more than a personal achievement. It is a triumph for her entire community and a shining inspiration to every young member of the Indigenous People who dares to dream.

To our dear Vaneza, never forget how far you’ve come and how strong you are. Every struggle you faced has shaped you into the woman you are today. This is only the beginning, your story will continue to inspire many more. Congratulations on this incredible and well-deserved success! Truly, all your struggles have led you to this beautiful victory.

Padayon and soar higher, Vaneza! 🌿🎓✨

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗣𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: 𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝘂 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗫𝗜𝗜𝗜

Hon. Datu “Amarillo” Marcelo A. Alejo, Jr., Ethnographic Commissioner for Southern and Eastern Mindanao, recently visited NCIP Caraga Region XIII in Butuan City on April 7–8, 2026, in coordination with Acting Regional Director Julius L. Mabini.

On April 7, Hon. Datu Amarillo, alongside RD Mabini, actively participated in the NCIP Caraga Legal Training, where he shared valuable insights on the Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) process. He emphasized best practices in drafting Memorandum of Agreement and discussed key provisions of the IPRA Law, particularly Section 59, which highlights the proper issuance of the Certification Precondition.

He also conveyed his strong support for this milestone initiative on the first legal training conducted at the regional level through the efforts of the Regional Hearing Officer and Legal Officers which aimed at establishing uniform pro-forma legal documents for the FPIC process.

Later that day, April 8, 2026, held at Hotel Oazis in Butuan City, Hon. Datu Amarillo led a conference and policy formulation session focusing on the Certificate of Non-Overlap (CNO), Certificate of Precondition (CP), and other related matters for Commission En Banc consideration.

The activity was actively participated in by the NCIP Division Chiefs from the Finance and Administrative Division and the Technical Management and Services Division, namely Ms. Jean P. Gonzales, MPA, and Ms. Edgielit B. Pajarillo, MPA. Their involvement ensured the attendance and engagement of the duly coordinated concerned project proponents.
The activity covered the following key discussion areas:

1. Royalty Share Agreements (lawful benefit-sharing mechanisms for ICCs/IPs)
2. Policy Framework and the establishment of a Consultative Body
3. Policy Development concerning the Indigenous Political Structure (IPS)
4. Quick Response Mechanism (QRT)
5. Review of CADT/CALT Applications
6. Consolidation of PPAPs (Pending Plans, Programs, Activities, and Projects) and related issues

This visit underscores NCIP’s continuing commitment to strengthening legal processes and ensuring the protection of Indigenous Peoples’ rights across the region.

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬: 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨-𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐬

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Caraga, through the initiative of its Regional Hearing Officer and Legal Officers, successfully conducted a two-day Legal Training on Office Legal Pro-Formas on April 7–8, 2026, at Pietros Square, Imadejas, Butuan City.

The activity brought together key personnel from across Region XIII, including the Technical Management Services Division Chief, Provincial Officers, Community Development Officers, and FPIC Focal Persons.

The training aimed to standardize the legal forms and pro-formas used by Provincial Offices, enhance participants’ proficiency in legal drafting, and develop a unified manual to streamline FPIC processes. It also sought to ensure greater accuracy, consistency, and clarity in official documentation.

Sessions and workshops focused on the proper drafting of Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) under Sections 19 and 24, as well as Deeds of Usufruct, in accordance with NCIP Administrative Order No. 3, Series of 2012.

This initiative underscores NCIP Caraga’s commitment to strengthening legal frameworks and promoting uniformity, transparency, and accountability in the implementation of FPIC processes. Through sustained capacity-building and collaboration, the agency continues to advance the protection and promotion of the rights and welfare of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples across the region.

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples

𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 👀

Former Cotabato Governor and NCIP Central Mindanao Commissioner Nancy A. Catamco officially took her oath of office this Monday, 6 April 2026, at the Cotabato Provincial Capitol.

She succeeds Dr. Marie Grace T. Pascua, CESO III, to become the 12th Chairperson of the Commission.

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