NCIP Pugo CSC

04/02/2026

𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 | 𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐀 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧— 𝐈𝐏 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡

“Rising Voice: Indigenous Youth Leadership and Self-Empowerment

Equipping the Indigenous youths leadership skills and self-empowerment, we strengthen their capacity to stand for their communities, understand their rights, and protect their ancestral domains (ADs).

📆February 06, 2026 (Friday)
🕣8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/236n286

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87321639839?pwd=xO6yWBl1qZsOqbaBt6y8YTKpGPAvND.1
Meeting ID: 873 2163 9839
Passcode: NCIPIPRA28

This IPPRA Academy session will be spearheaded by a knowledgeable and engaging resource speaker who will share his insights on leadership and self-empowerment.

Inviting all the IP Youth, IP Leaders, Youth Advocates, IP Learners, and all interested IP Rights Advocates to join the webinar.

🔥 Your voice matters.
🗣️ Leaders of Tomorrow
✊ Empower to Lead

Rooted in Culture, Ready to Lead. Shaping the future of our communities.

Haggiyo!

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡: Mga hakbang sa pag-aapply ng scholarship sa Educational Assistance Information System (EAIS).

Ang EAIS ay isang software na nagpapadali sa pag-aapply ng scholarship ng mga Katutubong mag-aaral sa NCIP.

Panoorin din dito: https://youtu.be/IQdXdTYqTrQ?si=jSBYkMFLbX0w3E_Q

04/02/2026

February 3, 2024 POSTING OF NOTICES AND SERVING OF LETTERS

Mr. Santos Delban S. Abuan, TAA II, of Pugo Community Service Center, served letters to partner stakeholders and posted notices regarding the implementation of IEC on IPMR Guidelines Leading to Selection of Municipal IPMR of Bagulin, La Union and for the IEC and Harmonization of Local Guidelines of Barangay Suyo, Bagulin, La Union.

30/01/2026

30/01/2026

𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗣 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗢𝗡

NCIP Chairperson Dr. Marie Grace T. Pascua, CESO III, attended the second day of TELACON at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on Wednesday, 28 January 2026.

Chairperson Pascua served as a panelist in the session titled “Telang Pinoy and Cultural Property Protection.” Along with other panelists, she discussed the current state and potential of the Philippine textile industry, as well as the ongoing research of the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) aimed at improving textile quality while safeguarding the ecosystem, raw materials, and cultural significance of Philippine textiles.

She emphasized the importance of protecting Philippine cultural textiles, describing them as “living expressions of Indigenous identity and cultural integrity.” She further stressed the need to observe Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) and secure the consent of Indigenous Peoples’ communities when using their traditional designs.

30/01/2026

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 | 𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐀 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

The IPPRA Academy recently held a special joint session in collaboration with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) coordinated by NCIP – Office of Empowerment and Human Rights. The event was attended by NCIP employees, external partners, IPMRs, IP youth, and other IP advocates. The discussions focused on Voter Registration and Voting Procedures for the 2026 BSKE, as well as the process for creating IP Precincts for Accessible Voting Centers (AVC) and Separate Polling Places (SPP).

Atty. Monalisa, Director of COMELEC and Head of the Vulnerable Sectors Office led the session and Ms. Ma. Rose Angela T. Peralta, Election Field Officer and Sector Head for Indigenous Peoples, shared their expertise on ensuring inclusive, accessible, and culturally sensitive elections for Indigenous communities.

The activity was graced by OIC Executive Director Dir. Reynaldo A. Dingal and NCIP Chairperson Dr. Marie Grace T. Pascua, who delivered an inspiring message emphasizing the importance of community participation, exercising the right to vote, and protecting ancestral domains.

This Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) initiative is a critical endeavor. Knowing available government programs is essential for Indigenous communities to understand their rights, actively participate in governance, ensure meaningful voting, and safeguard ancestral domains. Inputs from participants were also noted and documented, as they provide valuable insights for policy development to address policy gaps.

"Your vote matters. Your participation matters. Your ancestral domain matters."

Through this initiative, Indigenous communities are now better informed and empowered to vote with dignity and confidence. The IPPRA Academy looks forward to more collaborations with other National Government Agencies to continue strengthening Indigenous peoples’ participat