‘No to Kaliwa Dam’
Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) groups and IP rights advocates hold protest actions at the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) on ...
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Two senators file measures on IP’s behalf
At least two senators are exploring avenues to promote the welfare and culture of the minority tribes in the country. ...
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Benguet rep backs DSWD tack for indigenous peoples
Benguet Rep. Eric Yap on Sunday gave his support to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin Tulfo’s ...
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More housing unveiled for Mindanao’s indigenous peoples
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on Friday rolled out more housing projects for the indigenous peoples ...
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The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has recently rolled out its first-ever “subdivision-like” housing projects for indigenous ...
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IP doc breaking vax hesitancy of his tribe
By Bong Sarmiento, Philippine Press Institute Malungon, Sarangani—When the vaccination drive against COVID-19 was rolled out in March this year in ...
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Tribesmen call for Makabayan bloc’s ouster
A total of 126 tribes of Indigenous Peoples on Monday called for the resignation of Makabayan Bloc members in Congress. ...
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IACAT mobilizes forces to stop trafficking of IPs
The Department of Justice through the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) has mobilized its regional task forces to prevent mass ...
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IPs’ crucial role as stewards of PH eagle cited
In celebration of the 23rd year of the Philippine Eagle Week (PEW), Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu on Tuesday underscored the ...
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The unwanted meeting
"I fervently hope the national government rethinks its stand." The pandemic has generally and indisputably put everyone in various ...
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