In line with the mandate of the Bangsamoro government to ensure peace and development in its constituent communities, the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MIPA) conducted the “Crafting of Conflict Mechanism of the Yakan of Basilan Province” on November 19-20, 2022 in Isabela City, Basilan”. The main purpose of the activity is to craft a continue reading : In line with the mandate of the Bangsamoro government to ensure peace and development in its constituent communities, the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MIPA) conducted the “Crafting of Conflict Mechanism of the Yakan of Basilan Province” on November 19-20, 2022 in Isabela City, Basilan”.

Conflict Resolution is a crucial part of maintaining peace and order within and among IP communities in BARMM. In line with maintaining the mandate of the Bangsamoro government to ensure peace and development in its constituent communities, the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs (MIPA) conducted the “Crafting of Conflict Mechanism of the Sama Badjao of Sulu continue reading : Conflict Resolution is a crucial part of maintaining peace and order within and among IP communities in BARMM.

Just today, MIPA Post Calamity Response Team met with the tribal leaders and IP Mandatory Representatives from Matuber, Datu Blah Sinsuat and Badak-Kusiong-Tapian, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte. This meeting in Badak, Kusiong discussed updates on the situation of Typhoon Paeng-affected IP families, validation of data , continued interventions for them and early recovery continue reading : Just today, MIPA Post Calamity Response Team met with the tribal leaders and IP Mandatory Representatives from Matuber, Datu Blah Sinsuat and Badak-Kusiong-Tapian, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte.

Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) as stated in RA 9262, mandating government and non-government organizations to uphold the rights and dignity of women and children and guarantees full respect of their human rights. MIPA, as the lead agency that protects the rights of the IPs in BARMM, conducted VAWC Training /Seminar among IP continue reading : Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) as stated in RA 9262, mandating government and non-government organizations to uphold the rights and dignity of women and children and guarantees full respect of their human rights.

November 16, 2022| The Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs awarded Educational Assistance to twenty (20) IP Tertiary Students from Sulu. The Tertiary Education Financial Assistance was awarded to twenty (20) deserving IP students from Sulu. The program was funded thru the Transitional Development Impact Fund (TDIF) 2021 of MP Sahie S. Udjah. The checks were continue reading : November 16, 2022| The Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs awarded Educational Assistance to twenty (20) IP Tertiary Students from Sulu.

The Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs conducted a Community Leadership and Capacity Building Seminar for the Tribal Leaders of Sulu Province on November 11-14, 2022 in Jolo, Sulu.A total of 20 tribal elders and leaders, provincial, municipal, and barangay tribal chieftains, IP youth representatives, IP women’s representatives, and the Provincial IPMR of Sulu, who are continue reading : The Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs conducted a Community Leadership and Capacity Building Seminar for the Tribal Leaders of Sulu Province on November 11-14, 2022 in Jolo, Sulu.

Cotabato City| Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MIPA) conducted “New Staff Orientation” today held at Pagana, Cotabato City. The said activity was participated by the staff of MIPA and it aims to discuss the history of BARMM and its salient features, explain moral governance at how it is manifested in one’s daily life; enumerate and continue reading : Cotabato City| Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MIPA) conducted “New Staff Orientation” today held at Pagana, Cotabato City.

Congratulations! Mary Jane K. Kadingilan for passing the Midwifery Board Examination, given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) of the Philippines last November 6-7, 2022 at University of the Phlippine ( Koronadal Campus). She belongs to the Dulangan Manobo tribe of Barangay Tubak, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur and a beneficiary of the Tertiary Educational Assistance continue reading : Congratulations! Mary Jane K. Kadingilan for passing the Midwifery Board Examination