18/03/2026
✨ **Madayaw!** ✨
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Region XI, under the leadership of Atty. Geroncio R. Aguio, CESO III and the NCIP Davao de Oro Provincial Office headed by Provincial Officer Roger S. Lumbin, MPA in coordination with the NCIP Medical Team led by Dr. Michael Louie Cruz and the NCIP Legal Team headed by Atty. Christine Angit, together with the Indigenous Political Structure (IPS) of New Bataan led by Matikadung Arnel Sugnoan, Municipal Tribal Chieftain, successfully conducted a Legal, Dental, Medical, Surgical, and Outreach Program on March 17, 2026 at Barangay Cabinuangan, New Bataan, Davao de Oro.
This initiative was implemented in partnership with the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Davao de Oro headed by Governor Raul G. Mabanglo, Local Government Unit of New Bataan, headed by Mayor Bianca Cualing-Brua; the Municipal Health Office (MHO) under Dr. Aurea Solilap; the Municipal Civil Registrar’s Office headed by Marvin H. Ilajas; and the Provincial Health Office (PHO) led by Dr. Antonio Ybiernas, with the support of PhilHealth headed by Christopher Molina and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) headed by Abraham Enrico Gulay.
The activity was conducted in celebration of the Indigenous Peoples Day, locally known as "Al’law ng Tipanud", and aimed to deliver essential health, legal, and social services to Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs), including medical and dental consultations, minor surgical procedures, legal assistance, and support for late birth registration.
Service Accomplishments:
• Tuli – 6
• Dental Services – 81
• Medical Consultations – 78
• Laboratory Services – 31
• PhilHealth Yakap Profiling – 65
• PSA National ID Registration – 28
• Issuance of National ID – 48
• Referrals for Admission – 2
• Legal Consultations – 12
💚 The NCIP extends its sincere appreciation to all partner agencies, stakeholders, and volunteers whose collective efforts contributed to the successful implementation of this outreach activity. Your continued support plays a vital role in advancing the welfare and empowerment of our Indigenous Peoples.
PANGIYAKAN TA👏👏👏