NCIP Region 11 - Cateel, Davao Oriental Community Service Center

21/01/2025

TURN-OVER CEREMONY OF PROVINCIAL OFFICER

We are pleased to announce the successful turn-over of responsibilities from Atty. James Ian A. Generale, OIC-Provincial Officer, to the returning Mr. Julius L. Mabini, LLB, as Provincial Officer.

The ceremony was attended by esteemed members of the Provincial Tribal Council and honored by the presence of the previous Davao Oriental Provincial Officer, Mr. Emmanuel A. Cacal, whose continued support underscores the spirit of unity and cooperation in our province.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Atty. Generale for his dedicated service during his tenure. Likewise, we warmly welcome Julius L. Mabini, LLB, back to his post, confident in his capability to steer the province toward greater progress and inclusivity.

This momentous occasion highlights our collective commitment to the welfare of our Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) and to ensuring that the programs and initiatives for their development are sustained and enhanced.

06/10/2024

07/06/2023

NEWS UPDATE:

NCIP - Cateel Community Service Center personnel visited San Isidro Integrated School - Extension in Sitio Kalinaban, Brgy. San Isidro, Baganga, Davao Oriental. 63 ip students from grade 1 to 6 were given school supplies, mask, snacks and some clothes. Through the initiative of EAP focal person Mrs. Brenda T. Mapansa and with the help of CSC Cateel staff headed by Sir Abe Jonathan dela Cruz, CDO III together with Jessa Mae C. Yntig, Shiela D. Mangopot, Laarni M. Pasion, Manal M. Aharad and Jimmy Boy Belbelone.

Mr. Pantaleon A. Manug, TIC expressed his gratefulness to the NCIP that for the second time they were blessed. Also, he thanked IPMR of Brgy. Salingcomot Mrs. Hilda Morales and IPMR of Brgy. San Isidro Mr. Dante Batao for their active participation in making this program possible.

"THE GREAT AIM OF
EDUCATION IS NOT KNOWLEDGE BUT
ACTION."
-Herbert Spencer




NCIP, Davao Oriental
NCIP Region 11

16/04/2023

NEWS UPDATE | April 16, 2023

MANDAYA AND MANOBO CELEBRATE SHARING AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH DINANGWAGAY FESTIVAL

The Municipality of Boston in the Province of Davao Oriental is a home to the two ethnolinguistic groups namely: the Mandaya and Manobo, who are not only unified by blood but with sharing and sustaining their customs and tradition and the advancement of their bountiful ancestral domain. One of their ways of sharing is through community gathering and festivity that is evident during Dinangwagay Festival.

The Dinangwagay is an annual festive occasion of the Mandaya and Manobo in celebration of their ornate and complex cultural heritage within their ancestral domain. Boston is largely an ancestral domain which was titled and was awarded to the IPs in 2017. Through Dinangwagay, the Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) are gathering to celebrate oneness and unity and sharing the abundance of their lands. The name “Dinangwagay” interprets “the act of giving and sharing equally” which impeccably showcase the spirit of generosity. It is held every harvest season on the month of April and when the bounty of their lands is eminent. Consequently, the culture of sharing is deeply embedded in the two ICCs/IPs.

As it is magnificently celebrated annually, various activities are organized to attain the impact that the IP leaders and elders are trying to instill to their IP and non-IP brethren, be it children, youth, adult, and fellow leaders and elders. This year’s celebration specifically focused on the importance of reinforcing their deep connection with nature. The Dinangwagay is officially opened by a panawagtawag, an opening ritual dedicated to Magbabaya for the consecration of the festivity, in general. Each participating barangay selects their contenders to compete for singing contest, cultural dance presentation, B’ya Un to Tribu, and cooking of IP delicacies. These are designed to focus on the promotion of their strong relationship to the natural environment and highlight various ways in which the IPs live sustainably with their surroundings.

The Dinangwagay festival was graced by Hon. Rowell F. Rosit, the Municipal Mayor and other officials and personalities from the municipality. The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) represented by the Provincial Officer, Mr. Emmanuel A. Cacal, MPA also expressing that the office joins this timely and culturally relevant gathering of the IPs. Since 2017, Dinangwagay is not just a momentous celebration of the culture of Manobo and Mandaya, but it is also an opportunity that deepens the relationship of the locals to the nature with the support from government offices and other stakeholders. Indeed, it creates an avenue where commitment to preserving culture and the ancestral domain is a focus to pave the way of the present and future generations and shaping community’s resilience to face adversities and challenges of time.





NCIP, Davao Oriental
NCIP Region 11
NCIP Davao Region Community

20/02/2023

ATANGI! Karong Marso 23, 2023
Alang sa selebrasyon sa Women's Month
HULAGWAY: Indigenous Culture and Fashion for a Cause

A first in Region 11, HULAGWAY is a FASHION SHOW of authentic indigenous attires and accessories and a MUSICAL THEATER depicting the culture and aspirations of the IP women for genuine empowerment.

ATANGI! Karong Marso 23, 2023
Alang sa selebrasyon sa Women's Month
HULAGWAY: Indigenous Culture and Fashion for a Cause
Representing the 15 Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) of Region 11.

A first in Region 11, HULAGWAY is a FASHION SHOW of authentic indigenous attires and accessories and a MUSICAL THEATER depicting the culture and aspirations of the IP women for genuine empowerment.

Presented by the Davao City RIC- IP Women's Association/Federation in Partnership with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Region 11 and Philippine Women’s College of Davao

Philippine Women's College of Davao

04/07/2022

CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. MARIALOR C. TABUNON, a Mandaya EAP-Grantee from Cateel, Davao Oriental who successfully completed the degree of BACHELOR OF TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL TEACHERS EDUCATION MAJOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, with a latin honor of CUM LAUDE at the University of Southeastern Philippines, Obrero Campus, Davao City.

CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. MARIALOR C. TABUNON, a Mandaya EAP-Grantee from Cateel, Davao Oriental who successfully completed the degree of BACHELOR OF TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL TEACHERS EDUCATION MAJOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, with a latin honor of CUM LAUDE at the University of Southeastern Philippines, Obrero Campus, Davao City.

NCIP Region 11 - Davao Oriental - Manay Community Service Center
NCIP Region 11 - Cateel, Davao Oriental Community Service Center
NCIP Region 11
NCIP Davao Region Community

04/07/2022

CONGRATULATIONS to our EAP-Merit Based Scholarship Program (MBSP) grantee, Mr. CHRIS JAY O. LATIBAN, MAGNA CUMLAUDE, completed the Degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTANCY at the FATHER SATURNINO URIOS UNIVERSITY (FSUU) Butuan City, Class of 2022. Mr. Latiban is another pride of Mandaya ICC/IPs from Brgy. Simulao, Boston, Davao Oriental who is also a Civil Service Eligible, Certified Financial Markets Professional, and a Microsoft Office Specialist-Excel Associate.

Congratulations and padayon Katribu!

24/06/2022

NEWS UPDATE: June 24, 2022

NCIP CONSULTATION MEETING ABOUT 11 BUILDING BLOCKS, IADDA BENEFICIARIES UPDATES AND STATUS OF THE PROJECT AND DISTRIBUTION OF SUPPLIES

The NCIP-Regional Office headed by Ma’am Shirley Iguianon, TMSD Chief visited the Cateel Community Service Center-Davao Oriental on June 07,2022 and successfully conducted a consultation meeting regarding the 11 Building Blocks. The activity was attended by the Mandaya IP leaders, IP Youth and IP Women of 3 municipalities namely Baganga, Cateel and Boston. One of the goals of NCIP is to properly articulate and convey the 11 Building Blocks to the IP communities.

On the second day the grouped traveled to Sitio Owabangon, Brgy. San Jose, Boston, Davao Oriental together with the Cateel CSC personnel led by Mr. Abe Jonathan Dela Cruz, CDO III. Ma’am Shirley Iguianon held a short meeting with the IADDA beneficiaries and update the project status. The regional office also brought school supplies and hygiene kits.

Miss Brenda T. Mapansa, TAA-II EAP focal person led the Tabang Paeskwela sa Tribu school supplies distribution with 100 IP school children beneficiaries served. Miss Shiela D. Mangopot, Nurse-II IP Women GAD focal person also led the distribution of hygiene kits with 100 IP women beneficiaries served. With the help provided by the regional office we were able to delivered the service that our IP community needed.