In the celebration of 2024 Indigenous Peoples Month, Ministry of Indigenous Peoples Affairs (MIPA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as the lead Ministry in the observance of this significant activity in the life of every Indigenous Cultural Community, MIPA prepared programs and activities. One of those activities is the IP Month continue reading : In line with the 2024 Indigenous Peoples Month, MIPA’s Programs and Operation Division visited the Blaan Indigenous Cultural Community of Barangay Bunawan and Barangay Makat, Datu Paglas, Maguindanao Del Sur.

Over five hundred (500) IP individuals from all ages joined the Kanduli. Mt. Firis is one of the the sacred place for the Teduray tribe. Minister Melanio Umbit Ulama led the thanksgiving ritual “Kanduli” together with Tribal Leaders from different parts of Maguindanao, MIPA Personnel and visitors, hand in hand in praise and thanksgiving to continue reading : October 31,2024 at Mt. Firis, MIPA under the leadership of Timuay Melanio U. Ulama facilitated Thanksgiving Ritual for the successful and meaningful IP Month Celebration

The Indigenous People’s (IP) month is celebrated annually on October by virtue of Proclamation No. 1906, s. 2009 which commemorates the signing of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act on October 29,1997. This October, in the celebration of 2024 Indigenous Peoples Month, Ministry of Indigenous Peoples Affairs (MIPA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao continue reading : In line with the 2024 Indigenous Peoples Month, MIPA in partnership with Ministry of Basic Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE-BARMM) distributed Learners kits and Books at Sultan Umping Elementary School last October 27, 2024 at Barangay Tubak, Ampatuan, Maguindanao Del Sur.

The Indigenous People’s (IP) month is celebrated annually on October by virtue of Proclamation No. 1906, s. 2009 which commemorates the signing of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act on October 29,1997. This October, in the celebration of 2024 Indigenous Peoples Month, Ministry of Indigenous Peoples Affairs (MIPA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao continue reading : In line with the 2024 Indigenous Peoples Month, the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples Affairs headed by Melanio U. Ulama, successfully conducted 2024 Indigenous Peoples Month Celebration and Supports Erumanën Në Mënuvu IP Learners through Revitalization of Culture Program it was held last October 25, 2024 at Tamped High School, Barangay Tamped, Old Kabacan, SGA, BARMM.

The Ancestral Domain Division of the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs – BARMM momentously organized the IP Youth Leaders Conference and the launch of the Fusaka Inged Young Leaders Program on October 22, 2024, at the City Mall Convention Hall in Cotabato City. During the Opening Message of Andic B. Maningula, Ex-Oficio-Commissioner Representing IPs Youth continue reading : The Ancestral Domain Division of the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs – BARMM momentously organized the IP Youth Leaders Conference and the launch of the Fusaka Inged Young Leaders Program on October 22, 2024, at the City Mall Convention Hall in Cotabato City.

25 Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) Cooperatives were successfully convened by the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs – BARMM, through its Ancestral Domain Division, on IP COOPERATIVE CONGRESS 2024. The event, themed “Stronger Together Today for a Brighter Tomorrow,” was held at the City Mall Convention Hall in Cotabato City. One of the primary aims of the continue reading : 25 Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) Cooperatives were successfully convened by the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs – BARMM, through its Ancestral Domain Division, on IP COOPERATIVE CONGRESS 2024.

The Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs led by Minister Melanio Ulama turned over the Tribal Hall located at Brgy. Bugabungan, Upi, Maguindanao del Norte The turn-over ceremony was attended by: Brgy. Chairman, Romeo Roxas, The Municipal and Barangay IPMRs, Tribal leaders and elders, and other barangay officials of the said barangay. The Tribal Hall is continue reading : Turn-over Ceremony of Tribal Hall located at Brgy. Bugabungan, Upi, Maguindanao del Norte, funded under Special Development Fund (SDF) 2021

The Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs led by Minister Melanio Ulama turned-over the Tribal Hall at Brgy. Pura, Datu Blah Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, today, October 14, 2024. The turn-over ceremony was attended by: Mayor Datu Marshall Sinsuat, Vice Mayor Bai Raida Sinsuat, Sangguniang Bayan Members, LGU Staff, Tribal Leaders, and Indigenous Peoples from Datu continue reading : Turn-over Ceremony of Tribal Hall funded under Special Development Fund (SDF) 2021

In line with the Indigenous Peoples’ Month Celebration MIPA conducted the said activity at Kusiong, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte. More than 400 application for Certificate of Tribal Membership received by Ministry of Indigenous Peoples Affairs. The students also played “Larong Katutubo”such as Sefegantuk, Setumba, Akaw-Akaw, Segandel, and Kafesaw Kenegon , to ensure that the games continue reading : Issuance of Certificate of Tribal Membership at Bai Hanina National High School on October 11, 2024.

On October 7-8, 2024, the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MIPA), under the leadership of Minister Hon. Melanio U. Ulama, conducted a seminar on Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) at Hotel Al-Maseer. The event gathered 50 participants from the Blaan tribe, including youth, tribal leaders, and women. The seminar aimed to raise awareness about continue reading : GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT “Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC)Training”