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”

On its continued efforts to empower Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs), the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MIPA-BARMM), through the Ancestral Domain Division facilitated the second part of the seminar-workshop titled “Support to Formulation of Ancestral Domain Development and Protection Plan Workshop.” This second segment of the initiative took place from November 7-8, 2024, at Eighty continue reading : Support to Formulation of Ancestral Domain Development and Protection Plan Workshop.

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.