Indigenous Peoples’ Summit conducted by Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ yesterday at Camp Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat Maguindanao Del Norte.

The theme of the said Summit was “BUILDING BRIDGES: FOSTERING UNITY AND COOPERATION FOR A SRONGER BARMM.

The activity was participated by the different tribes in the BARMM such as the Teduray, Arumanen Ne Manuvu, Higaonon, Sama, Yakan, Lambangian.

The activity graced by the different leaders of the Indigenous Peoples all over BARMM. Present were the Provincial IPMR of Maguindanao del Norte Guiamal Abdulrahman, Abubakar Campong, Cotabato City IPRM, IPMR of Basilan, Representative of MP Froilyn T. Mendoza, and Representative of MP Ramon A. Piang Sr.

In his message Minister Melanio U. Ulama gave emphasis on the recognition of the IP’s on the provinces in BARMM and unity amongst tribes. “Ano man ang Tribo, ano man ang iyong kultura magkaisa tayo. Ipakita natin na tayo ay nagkakaisa.