NCIP Davao Oriental

03/09/2026

𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙖 𝙄𝘾𝘾/𝙄𝙋𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙖𝙣 𝙄𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙧𝙤 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘾𝘼𝘿𝙏 𝘿𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙛𝙨

𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐎 𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 | 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟕–𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 — The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), together with the Mandaya ICC/IPs of San Isidro, conducted the Community Validation of Documentary Proofs and Other Relevant CADT Documents at Barangay Baon, San Isidro, Davao Oriental.

The activity focused on the validation and finalization of key documents supporting the Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT) application, including the applied area and indicative map, traditional landmarks and metes and bounds, genealogical data, elders’ testimonies, and population census.

Through the participation of elders, clan representatives, and community members, the documentary proofs were reviewed, confirmed, and finalized. The process ensured that the documents accurately reflect the community’s history, traditional knowledge, and continuing relationship with their ancestral domain.

The activity marked an important step toward the recognition and protection of the Mandaya ICC/IPs’ rights over their ancestral domain, strengthening the documentary and community-validated evidence supporting their CADT application.

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

19/08/2026

𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙊𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝘽𝙖𝙡’𝙡𝙖𝙬-𝙗𝙖𝙡’𝙡𝙖𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙄𝙋 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 2𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙖𝙜’𝙜𝙪𝙗𝙪𝙠𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙤 𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡

𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 | 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 — Various government agencies, partner private organizations, and Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) of Davao Oriental converged through a 𝐁𝐚𝐥’𝐥𝐚𝐰-𝐛𝐚𝐥’𝐥𝐚𝐰 as one of the highlights of the 2nd Pag’gubukan sang Davao Oriental, held in celebration of the 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬.

Carrying the theme “𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩,” the celebration emphasized the importance of collective action in preserving Indigenous culture, strengthening unity among IP communities, and protecting ancestral domains and natural resources for future generations. Aptly named Pag’gubukan, which means “𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣,” the celebration reflected the shared commitment of the participating communities and partner agencies to translate dialogue and collaboration into meaningful action.

Facilitated by 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖 𝙈. 𝙂𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙨, 𝙅𝘿, the Bal’law-bal’law provided a venue for direct engagement between government agencies, partner organizations, and IP representatives. It served as a platform for sharing information, clarifying concerns, and discussing programs, services, laws, and mechanisms relevant to Indigenous communities.

Representatives from 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏, 𝐃𝐈𝐋𝐆, 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐎, 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐎, the 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥, and 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐜𝐨-𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐈𝐧𝐜. discussed various topics, including 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐅𝐏𝐈𝐂) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐬/𝐈𝐏𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐏𝐌𝐑𝐬, 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐏 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.

The activity was also graced by the presence of 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐄. 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐚 𝐆𝐢𝐥, Member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Davao Oriental, who conveyed a message of support and solidarity to the participating ICCs/IPs and partners.

The convergence strengthened inter-agency coordination and partnerships with ICCs/IPs, enabling communities to gain a better understanding of their rights, available government programs and services, and their shared responsibilities in protecting their ancestral domains and natural resources. More importantly, the Bal’law-bal’law reaffirmed the importance of dialogue, cooperation, and collective action in advancing Indigenous Peoples’ rights, preserving cultural integrity, promoting environmental stewardship, and pursuing sustainable development in Davao Oriental.

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

18/08/2026

LOOK | 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐗𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐳 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐚

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! 🌿

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Region XI warmly congratulates Atty. Leslie Mae Fernandez Plaza, a proud Manobo from Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, on her appointment as Ethnographic Commissioner for Southern and Eastern Mindanao.

Atty. Plaza formally took her Oath of Office together with NCIP Chairperson Nancy A. Catamco on August 18, 2026, at the NCIP Central Office.

Her appointment marks a meaningful milestone for Indigenous Peoples, strengthening the representation of their voices, rights, aspirations, and cultural identities in the pursuit of inclusive development and meaningful governance.

NCIP Region XI joins the entire NCIP family in celebrating this significant achievement. May your leadership be guided by integrity, wisdom, dedication, and unwavering commitment to advancing the rights, welfare, and development of the Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples of Southern and Eastern Mindanao.

Congratulations, Atty. Leslie Mae Fernandez Plaza! 🎉👏

18/08/2026

𝘾𝘼𝘿𝙏 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙖 𝙄𝘾𝘾/𝙄𝙋𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙖𝙣 𝙄𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙧𝙤

𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 | 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟕–𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 — The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Regional Office and the Provincial Delineation Team (PDT) undertook the Compilation and Finalization of the Social Preparation Activity Report (SPAR) for the CADT Application of the Mandaya Indigenous Cultural Community/Indigenous Peoples (ICC/IPs) of San Isidro, Davao Oriental, during a two-day activity held at OK Hotel and Resort, Barangay Badas, Davao Oriental.

The activity focused on reviewing, assessing, and enhancing the documentary and community-based proofs gathered in support of the CADT application, including the testimonies of elders, genealogical data, validated lists of clans, elders and leaders, and traditional landmarks. The participants also enhanced the corresponding write-ups, presented the draft PDT/SPAR reports, and formulated action plans to address remaining requirements and ensure the completeness and consistency of the documentation.

The activity was attended by representatives of the NCIP Regional Office, headed by Atty. Geroncio R. Aguio, CESO III, and the Provincial Delineation Team, headed by Provincial Officer Julius L. Mabini, LL.B. The review and finalization of the SPAR is an important step in strengthening the documentary foundation of the CADT application, particularly in establishing the Mandaya ICC/IPs’ historical, cultural, genealogical, and territorial connection to their ancestral domain. The completed report will serve as a significant reference in the continuing CADT process and contribute to the recognition and protection of the collective rights of the Mandaya ICC/IPs of San Isidro over their ancestral domain.

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

13/08/2026

13/08/2026

KARONG ADLAWA NA!
You can also click the ZOOM link below
IPdayag: The Davao Region IP Youth Forum
Time: Aug 13, 2026 07:00 AM Singapore
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82964873178?pwd=Uj1kcgH41Dzow9bTD7QyVM4T1a78Av.1

11/08/2026

LOOK: Learn more about Rafael “Raf” Dionisio of Make A Difference (MAD) and be inspired by how his work with Indigenous Cultural Communities in Luzon transforms development into meaningful action.

His experience offers an important perspective for IPdayag: The Davao Region IP Youth Forum. For the IP youth of Davao Region, Raf’s journey reminds us that development is not simply about creating programs for Indigenous Peoples. It is about creating spaces where Indigenous Peoples, especially the youth, can lead, innovate, create, and shape the future of their communities.

Come and learn from Raf Dionisio’s experiences by tuning in to our LIVE livestream on Facebook or joining us via Zoom and discover how his expertise, passion, and dedication to community-based development can inspire the next generation of IP leaders in Davao Region.

11/08/2026

LOOK: Meet Tame-Cole Koroheke Satele, a Māori youth leader whose journey reminds us that Indigenous youth are not simply the leaders of tomorrow What makes Tame-Cole’s story especially relevant to IPdayag: The Davao Region IP Youth Forum is her belief that Indigenous identity and culture are not limitations. They are sources of strength, leadership, pride, and possibility.

From Aotearoa New Zealand to Mindanao, Indigenous youth share a powerful common ground: our cultures have stories, our communities have aspirations, and our young people have a voice.

Join us at IPdayag: The Davao Region IP Youth Forum by tuning in to our LIVE livestream on Facebook or joining us via Zoom, and hear from Tame-Cole as she shares her journey, insights, and experiences in Indigenous youth leadership. Because when Indigenous youth find their voice, they don't simply speak for their communities - they help shape the future of their peoples.

11/08/2026

NOTE: Interested participants are invited to join the IPdayag Webinar online by simply scanning the QR code provided on the poster to access the Zoom session.

The webinar will also be streamed live on the official page of NCIP Region XI. For those who will be joining us through the Facebook Live stream, you may actively participate by posting your questions and comments in the comment section of the livestream. Our team will be monitoring your questions and ensuring that they are included in the discussion whenever possible.

We look forward to having you with us as we connect minds, share wisdom, and build stronger IP economies. Thank you in advance for your support and participation in IPdayag: The 1st Davao Region IP Youth Forum!

23/01/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐎 𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍-𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑, 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

𝑫𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒐 𝑶𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 - The turn-over of the Provincial IP Center on 21 January 2026 marks the realization of a long-awaited dream of the Indigenous Peoples of Davao Oriental—a tangible symbol of recognition, unity, and empowerment. This milestone affirms the rightful place of IPs in provincial governance by providing a dedicated space for preservation, protection, and promotion of the rights and welfare of the indigenous peoples. The Center stands as a safe and accessible venue for dialogue, cultural activities, consultations, and community assemblies, strengthening collective identity while ensuring that IP concerns are heard and addressed within institutional processes.

As a governance hub, the Provincial IP Center plays a vital role in enhancing IP participation in policymaking, coordination, and program implementation. It supports transparent leadership, effective service delivery, and closer collaboration among IP organizations, government agencies, and development partners. More importantly, it opens doors to opportunities for capacity-building and development and partnerships that promote inclusive growth while upholding indigenous knowledge systems, rights, and self-determined development.

The Indigenous Peoples of Davao Oriental extend their deepest gratitude to all who made this historic milestone possible and shared in this momentous celebration for IP empowerment. Special thanks are conveyed to the Honorable Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang, the Vice Governor Glenda Rabat – Gayta, and all the Honorable Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan present; City Mayor Joel Mayo Z. Almario; NCIP OIC–Provincial Officer Edwin D. Padilla, MPA; and all partner agencies, IPMRs, leaders and Elders, and IP women and youth, and stakeholders who joined and supported this meaningful occasion. Your commitment and solidarity continue to inspire hope and strengthen the collective journey toward inclusive, rights-based, and culturally grounded development for Indigenous Peoples.

📷 Ethyl Carriedo-Telo Jamiro

NCIP Region 11
NCIP Region 11 - Cateel, Davao Oriental Community Service Center
NCIP Region 11 - Davao Oriental - Manay Community Service Center
NCIP Davao Region Community
Office of the Provincial IPMR