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𝐎𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝐈𝐏𝐌𝐑 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐫𝐨, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐠

The NCIP Provincial Office–Surigao del Sur, through its personnel in behalf of Provincial Officer, Christopher C. Aying, witnessed the Oath Taking Ceremony of the newly selected Barangay Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) of Brgy. San Isidro, Marihatag, Surigao del Sur on May 18, 2026, held at Pavillon, Marihatag Municipal Tree Park and Resort.

The activity was attended by the recognized tribal leaders from the four ICCs/IPs within the Municipality of Marihatag, together with some family members of the tribal leaders from Brgy. San Isidro.

Also present during the ceremony were Municipal Mayor Hon. Benjamin T. Fazon, Jr., Vice Mayor Hon. Charlito Lerog, and Brgy. Captain Hon. Dominggo A. Deligero of Brgy. San Isidro.

Hon. Benjamin T. Fazon, Jr. served as the officiating officer during the oath taking of Hawudon Sampiano, Sr. as the newly selected Brgy. IPMR of San Isidro. Although the oath taking ceremony was conducted on May 18, 2026, the official assumption of duties and effectivity of his term at the barangay level shall commence on June 1, 2026.

The NCIP expresses its gratitude to the LGU of Marihatag, tribal leaders, and everyone who supported the activity.

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐈𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐀-𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐏: 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐛𝐨 𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐬/𝐈𝐏𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭
𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟐–𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Surigao del Sur Provincial Office successfully conducted a two-day Capacity Development activity for the Manobo ICCs/IPs of CADT 153 in Cagwait, Surigao del Sur under the implementation of the 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲-𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 (𝐈𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐀-𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐏).

The activity forms part of the continuing efforts to strengthen culturally appropriate and sustainable economic initiatives for Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs). Following a series of consultation meetings with partner agencies and community leaders, the Manobo ICCs/IPs identified and finalized the establishment of an IADDA-CREP Farm focused on Abaca Production and Free-Range Chicken Raising in Sitio Mam-on, Barangay Tubo-tubo, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur.

The first day of the activity centered on technical capability-building sessions on abaca production and free-range chicken raising. These sessions were conducted in partnership with the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) of Cagwait headed by Mr. Neptalie D. Palero, together with agricultural staff/coordinators Ms. Hazel M. Tato and Mr. Dan Fred B. Dapiasan, who served as resource persons.
Participants were equipped with practical knowledge and appropriate agricultural techniques aimed at enhancing productivity and sustainability.

On the second day, the participants took part in by policy formulation and planning workshops for the establishment and sustainable management of the IADDA-CREP Farm. Key discussions focused on the creation of an Indigenous Political Organization (IPO) dedicated solely to the IADDA-CREP Project, the integration of the benefit-sharing scheme stated in the Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development and Protection Plan (ADSDPP) into the project framework, and the strengthening of the Indigenous Political Structure (IPS) of the Manobo ICCs/IPs of Cagwait to promote effective governance and active community participation.

Through the collaborative efforts of NCIP, partner agencies, and the Indigenous communities, the IADDA-CREP initiative continues to pave the way toward improved socio-economic conditions, sustainable livelihood opportunities, and strengthened self-governance among the Manobo ICCs/IPs of Cagwait.

The project reflects a shared commitment to empowering Indigenous communities while preserving their cultural identity and promoting inclusive development.


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𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐖𝐈𝐒 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐧, 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐥, 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) facilitated the Validation and Consultation regarding the Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) application of DENR Caraga Region – CENRO Lianga for the proposed Small Water Impounding System (SWIS) Project located at Purok 9, Bishop, Barangay Bolhoon, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur on May 12, 2026.

The activity was attended by the Manobo ICCs/IPs of Barangay Bolhoon headed by SAMMICC IPO Chairman, Hawudon Aly B. Montenegro.

Present during the activity were DENR personnel led by CENR Officer of Lianga, For. Joseph E. Langanlangan, together with other staff of CENRO Lianga. Also present were the Project Contractor, Mr. Carlo Rosios, Chief RPS-PENRO SDS, Engr. Ramonito Lagahit, Barangay Kagawad of Bolhoon, San Miguel, MENRO of LGU San Miguel, For. Corazon M. Laggui, and a representative from the 75th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army.

Highlights of the activity were the presentation of NCIP Administrative Order No. 3, Series of 2012 or the Revised Guidelines on FPIC and Related Processes of 2012, presentation of the proposed SWIS Project by DENR/CENRO Lianga, and consultation with the concerned ICCs/IPs regarding the proposed project.

The activity was successfully conducted with the participation and cooperation of all attendees.