NCIP Region IX - ZamPen

NCIP Region IX - ZamPen Mandate

The NCIP shall protect and promote the interest and well-being of the ICCs/IPs with due regard to their beliefs, customs and institutions.

This is the official page of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples - Region 9 | Protecting and promoting the interest and well-being of the ICCs/IPs in Zamboanga Peninsula. Powers and Functions of the Commission

● To serve as the primary government agency through which ICCs/IPs can seek government assistance and as the medium, through which such assistance be extended;

● To revi

ew and assess the conditions of ICCs/IPs including existing laws and ideas pertinent thereto and to propose relevant laws and policies to address role in national development;

● To formulate and implement policies, plans, programs and projects for the economic, social and cultural development of the ICCs/IPs and to monitor the implementation thereof;

● To request and engage the services and support of experts from other agencies of government or employ private experts and consultants as may be required in the pursuit of its objectives;

● To issue certificate of ancestral land/domain title;

● Subject to existing laws, to enter into contracts, agreements, arrangement, with government or private agencies or entities as may be necessary to attain objectives of this Act, and subject to the approval of the President, to obtain loans from government lending institutions and other lending institutions to finance its programs;

● To negotiate for funds and to accept grants, donations, gifts and/or properties in whatever form and from whatever source, local and international, subject to the approval of the President of the Philippines, for the benefit of ICCs/IPs and administer the same in accordance with the terms thereof or in the absence of any condition, in such manner consistent with the interest of ICCs/IPs as well as existing laws;

● To coordinate development programs and projects for the advancement of ICCs/IPs and to oversee the proper implementation thereof;

● To convene periodic conventions or assemblies of IPs to review, assess as well as propose policies or plans;

● To advise the President of the Philippines on all matters relating to the ICCs/IPs and to submit within sixty (60) days after the close of each calendar year, a report of its operations and achievements;

● To submit to Congress appropriate legislative proposals intended to carry out the policies under this Act;

● To prepare and submit the appropriate budget to the Office of the President;

● To issue appropriate certification as a pre-condition to the grant of permit, lease, grant, or any other similar authority for the disposition, utilization, management and appropriation by any private individual, corporate entity or any government agency, corporation or subdivision thereof or any part or portion the ancestral domain taking into consideration the consensus approval of the ICCS/IPs concerned;

● To decide all appeals from the decisions and acts of all the various offices within the Commission;

● To promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act;

● To exercise such other powers and functions as may be directed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines; and

● To represent the Philippine ICCs/IPs in all international conferences and conventions dealing with indigenous peoples and other related concerns.

𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄–𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐂 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐎-𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐬/𝐈𝐏𝐬 As part of its continuing co...
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𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄–𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐂 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐎-𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐬/𝐈𝐏𝐬



As part of its continuing commitment to ensure that socio-economic interventions translate into timely, responsive, and sustainable benefits for Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs), the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Central Office – Office on Socio-Economic Services and Special Concerns (OSESSC) spearheaded site visits, coordination, and monitoring of selected socio-economic projects in Tuburan, Basilan; Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte; and Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur.



The initiative is particularly aimed at ensuring that OSESSC-supported socio-economic projects are implemented within the prescribed timelines, implementation issues and concerns are immediately identified and addressed, and appropriate measures are undertaken to facilitate completion and sustainability of the interventions.



The activity was led by Ms. Glenda Alcantara-Pua, Chief of the Socio-Economic Development Division (SEDD) of the NCIP Central Office – Office on Socio-Economic Services and Special Concerns (OSESSC), together with Ms. Maribel Guemo-Dato, and Mr. Joseph Ian Manlulu.



The initiative underscores the NCIP Central Office–OSESSC’s proactive approach to project monitoring - not only to determine the status of implementation, but more importantly, to work with implementers and communities in resolving bottlenecks, catching up on delayed activities, and ensuring that project investments ultimately reach and benefit the intended ICC/IP beneficiaries.



📍 𝐓𝐔𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐍, 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐍 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐈, 𝐙𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐋 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐄 | 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔



A coordination and implementation discussion was conducted with the lead implementer, Engr. George T. Jocutan, together with Mr. Abdulani Lakibul and Mr. Winnie Perian.



The discussion focused on the current status of the supported interventions and the need to catch up with implementation, considering that the projects were originally targeted for completion by June 30, 2026.



The monitoring provided an opportunity to identify issues and concerns affecting implementation, discuss possible solutions, and establish necessary follow-through actions to help move the projects toward completion.



For NCIP, timely implementation is essential - not only for compliance with project commitments, but more importantly, because every delay may also mean a delay in the delivery of intended benefits to ICC/IP communities.



📍 𝐊𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆, 𝐙𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐋 𝐒𝐔𝐑 | 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔



In Kumalarang, a promising development was noted among the Subanen IP women, through their KWARB Association, with the support of the Kumalarang Ancestral Domain ICCs/IPs and Leaders, and Barangay Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representatives (IPMRs).



The group is set to explore and forge a partnership with the Local Tourism Officer to strengthen the sustainability and market potential of their initiatives.



The proposed collaboration aims to create opportunities for product promotion, market access, tourism-related linkages, and sustained income generation, helping ensure that the benefits of the socio-economic intervention continue beyond the project implementation period.



This initiative demonstrates that monitoring is not merely about checking project status - it is also about looking ahead and identifying partnerships that can help communities sustain and expand the gains from their interventions.



The activities were facilitated by NCIP Region IX through its Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Team (RMET) composed of Ms. Zena May Dumandos, Mr. Wilbert Lopez, CPA, and Mr. Wenceslao Kling, and the Technical Services and Management Division (TSMD) Chief, Ms. Emily T. Silva.



The active participation of NCIP Region IX highlights the importance of strong coordination between the Central and Regional Offices in monitoring project implementation, providing technical guidance, addressing concerns, and ensuring appropriate follow-through at the community level.



𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐀 𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐄: 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐘 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄𝐒, 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒



The NCIP Central Office–OSESSC initiative reflects a commitment to results-oriented monitoring. Beyond documenting accomplishments, the monitoring activities seek to answer three important questions:

Are the projects being implemented on time?

What issues and challenges are affecting implementation, and how can these be resolved?

How can the benefits of the interventions be sustained and expanded for ICC/IP communities?



Through closer monitoring, stronger coordination with implementers, active participation of ICCs/IPs, and strategic partnerships with local stakeholders, NCIP continues to work toward ensuring that socio-economic interventions become functional, sustainable, and responsive investments for Indigenous communities.



𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞–𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐂, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧—𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬, 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐬/𝐈𝐏𝐬.



Timely implementation. Responsive solutions. Sustainable benefits. Empowered ICCs/IPs.

𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙊𝙎𝙀𝙎𝙎𝘾


𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐬/𝐈𝐏𝐬 𝐈𝐍 𝐙𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀 𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐘 IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY | August 12, 2026 — The Natio...
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𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐬/𝐈𝐏𝐬 𝐈𝐍 𝐙𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀 𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐘

IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY | August 12, 2026 — The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) joined partners and stakeholders in the launching of the Food Share Program (FSP) held at The Atrium, Provincial Capitol, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, bringing a meaningful initiative closer to selected Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) in the province.

The launching was graced by the presence of Sec. Nancy A. Catamco, NCIP Chairperson, Atty. Alberto L. Lagamon, NCIP Commissioner for Northern and Western Mindanao, and Hon. Dulce Ann K. Hofer, Governor of the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay, whose presence underscored the shared commitment of government and partners toward improving the welfare and socio-economic conditions of ICCs/IPs.

A message of support was also conveyed through a video message from Ms. Victoria Weineke of Kabisig ng Kalahi, expressing support for the Food Share Program and its goal of helping communities address food security while building opportunities for sustainable agricultural and livelihood activities.

𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌: 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘

The Food Share Program (FSP) is a community-based initiative designed to address food security and poverty concerns by combining food assistance with productive agricultural activities and livelihood-oriented interventions. It seeks to provide immediate support to families while encouraging communities to develop sustainable food production and other income-generating activities.

Under the program, selected communities are provided with support for an engagement period of six months, including food assistance and opportunities for agricultural and crop-growing activities. The program also encourages sponsors, partner agencies, local government units, and communities to work together in developing productive and sustainable initiatives.

For Region IX, seven ICC/IP communities in Zamboanga Sibugay were identified as beneficiaries of the Food Share Program:

1. Talamimi, Buug
2. Ditay, Diplahan
3. Basakbawang, Malangas
4. Balucanan, Siay
5. Timuay Danda, Kabasalan
6. Sandayong, Naga
7. Gaycon, Tungawan



The program aims to provide these communities with not only food assistance but also opportunities to engage in agricultural and crop-growing activities, helping families build more sustainable sources of food and livelihood.



The FSP adopts a holistic approach where food support is complemented by community engagement, agricultural initiatives, and other productive activities. Each module provides support for 30 families over a six-month period, including a rice ration every other month, while also allowing opportunities for sponsors and their employees to conduct visits, enrichment activities, and additional donations.



𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘

The launching highlighted the importance of collaboration among the NCIP, Kabisig ng Kalahi, Department of Agriculture (DA), local government units, ground or local implementers, and other partner agencies, with support from the corporate and private sector, particularly Okada Manila.



The presence and support of government leaders, NCIP officials, partner organizations, and local stakeholders demonstrate the importance of convergence and collective action in addressing food insecurity and creating sustainable opportunities for ICCs/IPs.



Through this convergence, the Food Share Program seeks to create a platform where immediate food needs are addressed while communities are empowered to pursue agricultural production, livelihood opportunities, and sustainable food resources.



The launching program also featured messages of support and commitment, cultural performances, ceremonial turnover of Food Share Program support, and fellowship among participating partners and communities.



For the NCIP, the Food Share Program represents another opportunity to bring responsive and meaningful interventions closer to ICCs/IPs. By supporting food security while promoting productive and sustainable community activities, the initiative contributes to the broader goal of improving the welfare and socio-economic conditions of Indigenous Peoples.



The successful launching in Zamboanga Sibugay marks the beginning of a collaborative journey—one that hopes to transform food assistance into food security, support into self-reliance, and partnership into sustainable community development.



With the support of government leaders, partner agencies, the private sector, and most importantly, the ICC/IP communities themselves, the program carries a message of hope and shared responsibility.



Together, let us nurture communities where every family has food on the table, opportunities to produce, and hope for a better tomorrow.

𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙊𝙎𝙀𝙎𝙎𝘾


𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏, 𝐓𝐙𝐔 𝐂𝐇𝐈 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐬/𝐈𝐏𝐬August 11, 2026 | Zamboanga City — The National C...
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𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏, 𝐓𝐙𝐔 𝐂𝐇𝐈 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐬/𝐈𝐏𝐬

August 11, 2026 | Zamboanga City — The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), through its Central Office – Office on Socio-Economic Services and Special Concerns (OSESSC), held a Coordination Meeting with the Tzu Chi Foundation – Zamboanga Liaison Office to explore possible areas of collaboration and partnership in the delivery of programs and services for Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) in Zamboanga Peninsula.

The meeting was led by Ms. Glenda Alcantara-Pua, Chief of the Socio-Economic Development Division (SEDD), NCIP-CO OSESSC, together with Ms. Maribel Guemo-Dato and Mr. Joseph Ian Manlulu.

Also participating in the coordination meeting were representatives from NCIP Regional Office IX, namely Ms. Emily T. Silva, Chief of the Technical Services and Management Division (TSMD), and Ms. Zena May Dumandos, Planning Officer II; from the NCIP Zamboanga City Office, Engr. George T. Jocutan and Mr. Abdulani Lakibul; and representatives of the Tzu Chi Foundation – Zamboanga Liaison Office.

The coordination meeting provided an opportunity for NCIP and Tzu Chi Foundation to discuss the Foundation’s various programs and services that may potentially be extended to qualified ICCs/IPs, particularly communities that may need assistance in health, social welfare, education, livelihood, disaster response, and other areas.

Among the services and activities presented by the Tzu Chi Foundation are:
🔹 Home Visits
🔹 Wheelchair Assistance
🔹 VP Shunt Assistance
🔹 Jaipur Prosthesis
🔹 Disaster Relief Operations
🔹 Angel of Sight Program
🔹 Scholarship Programs
🔹 Medical and Surgical Missions
🔹 Outreach Programs
🔹 Tree Planting Activities
🔹 Recycling Programs
🔹 Fundraising Activities

These areas of service present opportunities for complementary interventions and stronger convergence between NCIP and Tzu Chi Foundation, particularly in reaching ICCs/IPs who may benefit from these programs.

𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏: 𝐂𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐋 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

As an initial area of collaboration, NCIP Zamboanga City Office and the Tzu Chi Foundation – Zamboanga Liaison Office will explore partnership in the implementation of Civil Birth Registration for ICCs/IPs.

This initiative is envisioned to help address the concerns of ICCs/IPs who remain unregistered or face difficulties in securing civil registry documents - an important step in ensuring access to government services, education, social protection, and other essential opportunities.

Through this prospective partnership, NCIP and Tzu Chi Foundation aim to bring services closer to Indigenous communities and help address practical barriers that may prevent ICCs/IPs from accessing essential government and social services.

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘

The coordination meeting underscores the importance of partnership, convergence, and shared responsibility in advancing the welfare and development of ICCs/IPs.

For NCIP, building linkages with organizations such as the Tzu Chi Foundation creates opportunities to complement government programs with additional resources, expertise, and humanitarian services - ultimately bringing more responsive and meaningful interventions closer to Indigenous communities.

As discussions move forward, NCIP and Tzu Chi Foundation look forward to identifying concrete areas of collaboration and translating this initial coordination into partnerships that create tangible benefits for ICCs/IPs in Zamboanga and beyond.

Together - through partnership and convergence, we can bring services closer to the people who need them most.

𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙊𝙎𝙀𝙎𝙎𝘾

𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌 𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐈𝐀𝐃𝐏📍𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐜𝐨, 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞 | 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔The NCIP tea...
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𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌 𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐈𝐀𝐃𝐏

📍𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐜𝐨, 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞 | 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The NCIP team conducted consultations and monitoring for AD Anongan (Kolibugan ICCs/IPs) and AD Lintangan (Subanon ICCs/Ips), discussing the status of prioritized projects, implementation concerns, challenges, and the communities’ expectations for the timely realization of their development priorities. Despite challenges encountered in the past months, the ICCs/IPs of AD Anongan continue to demonstrate resilience, commitment, and determination to realize their prioritized projects. The community emphasized the importance of having a definite timeline for implementation, as they are already looking forward to seeing their priorities translated into concrete and sustainable benefits.

𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙊𝙎𝙀𝙎𝙎𝘾

Padayon, ICCs/IPs! Padayon, NCIP! Padayon ang MIADP!

#𝙕𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙤𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚

𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌 𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐈𝐀𝐃𝐏📍 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠, 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 | 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔In AD Dumin...
17/08/2026

𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌 𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐈𝐀𝐃𝐏

📍 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠, 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 | 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

In AD Dumingag, also home to the Subanen ICCs/IPs, the NCIP team documented a significant MIADP milestone, with two projects already turned over:

 Farm-to-Market Road along Junction Tamurayan to Macasing
 Corn Production, Consolidation and Marketing Enterprise

The turnover of the farm-to-market road is a historic accomplishment for MIADP, being the first infrastructure project turned over across the entire MIADP implementation area.

For NCIP, the activity goes beyond simply monitoring project accomplishments. It is an opportunity to listen directly to ICCs/IPs, understand their realities, validate progress on the ground, identify gaps and challenges, and ensure that their recommendations are considered in shaping the remaining implementation of MIADP.

The ICCs/IPs expressed their deep appreciation for the initiative, recognizing the importance of having an NCIP-led platform where their voices are heard and their development priorities are given attention. They likewise expressed their hope and prayer that MIADP will continue, allowing more communities to benefit from the project and enabling the gains already achieved to be sustained.

NCIP remains committed to protecting and promoting the rights, welfare, and development of ICCs/IPs, and to ensuring their meaningful participation in programs and projects intended to improve their communities and livelihoods.

From the first MIADP infrastructure turnover in Dumingag, to the RPAB-approved priorities in Lakewood and Lintangan, and the continued determination of the ICCs/IPs in Anongan, these accomplishments and aspirations reflect a shared journey toward inclusive and sustainable development.

𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙊𝙎𝙀𝙎𝙎𝘾

Padayon, ICCs/IPs! Padayon, NCIP! Padayon ang MIADP!

#𝙕𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙤𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚

📍𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 | 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔In AD Lakewood, home to the Subanen ICCs/IPs, the NCIP-led activity review...
17/08/2026

📍𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫 | 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

In AD Lakewood, home to the Subanen ICCs/IPs, the NCIP-led activity reviewed the progress of MIADP implementation. The community’s prioritized projects are already approved by the Regional Project Advisory Board (RPAB), while the next set of proposed projects remains under validation.

𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙊𝙎𝙀𝙎𝙎𝘾

#𝙕𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙤𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚

𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌 𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐈𝐀𝐃𝐏The weeklong activity was led by Ms. Glenda Alcantara-Pua,...
17/08/2026

𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌 𝐈𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐈𝐀𝐃𝐏

The weeklong activity was led by Ms. Glenda Alcantara-Pua, Chief of the Socio-Economic Development Division (SEDD) of the NCIP Central Office – Office on Socio-Economic Services and Special Concerns (OSESSC), together with Ms. Maribel Guemo-Dato, DMO II for MIADP, and Mr. Joseph Ian Manlulu. This was facilitated by NCIP Region IX, through its Regional Focal, Ms. Zena May Dumandos, under the Technical Services and Management Division (TSMD) headed by Ms. Emily T. Silva, Chief. Also in attendance were Key Officers and Staff from NCIP Zamboanga City Office, Engr. George T. Jocutan, Mr. Abdulani Lakibul, Engr. Quilie Perez and Mr. Mohammad Abden Jamjiron.

The NCIP team was further strengthened by MIADP-RPCO IX Specialists and Staff:
🔹 Ms. Manichan Khammoungkhoune
🔹 Ms. Catherine Empasis
🔹 Mr. Jay-Ar Liga

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), through its Regional Office IX and Central Office, conducted the Indigenous Peoples (IP) Consultation and Monitoring Activity for the Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project (MIADP) in selected Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) in Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur.

As an NCIP-led activity, the consultation and monitoring aimed to ensure that the voices, experiences, concerns, and aspirations of ICCs/IPs remain at the center of the assessment of MIADP’s midterm implementation. The activity assessed project accomplishments, implementation progress, challenges encountered, and recommendations for the remaining implementation period.

𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙊𝙎𝙀𝙎𝙎𝘾

Padayon, ICCs/IPs! Padayon, NCIP! Padayon ang MIADP!

#𝙕𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙤𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚

13/08/2026

𝐒𝐨, 𝐦𝐚𝐨 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨! - 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐗’𝐬 26𝓽𝓱 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩!


13/08/2026

𝐒𝐨, 𝐦𝐚𝐨 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨! - 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐗’𝐬 25𝓽𝓱 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩!


13/08/2026

𝐒𝐨, 𝐦𝐚𝐨 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨! - 𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐏 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐗’𝐬 24𝓽𝓱 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩!


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