The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) fully supports the initiative of the Indigenous Peoples artisans and cultural masters spearheaded by the head of Tboli/Ubo cluster in Lake Sebu, and recently awarded Michael Angelo L. Yambok as Most Outstanding South Cotabateño for his performance to perpetuate cultural excellence in the Province of South Cotabato.
The Indigenous People’s (IP) month is celebrated annually in October under Proclamation No. 1906, s. 2009 in commemoration of the signing of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act on October 29, 1997. In partnership with various volunteers, IP Artisans, NGAs, NGOs, CSOs, LGUs, our respective Regional Office and community service center will hold the Indigenous Peoples Month Celebration titled KISLAP Katutubo: National Indigenous Peoples Month on October 25-27 in various venues in South Cotabato.
The Ethnographic Commissioner for Central Mindanao as the advisor to the head organizer of the event provides guidance to promote and seek support for the KISLAP Katutubo to various philanthropists.
KISLAP Katutubo aims to showcase Mindanao indigenous peoples’ talents, performances of different ethnic groups in South Central Mindanao, modeling of indigenous peoples’ attires, and traditional sports.
On October 27, the NCIP Region XII Office will conduct a Regional Inter-Agency stakeholders forum. The activity includes a Motorcade from NCIP Regional Office to South Cotabato Provincial Sports Complex followed by the activity proper to be participated in by: DSWD, DOH-LHSD Cluster, PNP, DILG, CHED, TESDA, PHIC, DepEd, DENR, DAR, DA, AFP, DOLE, DOST, NCCA, NNC, POPCOM, PSA, PIA, EDC, SUMIFRU, SMI, DOLESTANFILCO, MKWD, Alcantara Foundation, Provincial/City and Municipal IPMRs (Region Wide).
The NCIP invites everyone to take part and be a source of peace, hope, and love in supporting the success of KISLAP Katutubo: National Indigenous Peoples Month Celebration where no ICCs/IPs will be left behind
