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Davao Oriental celebrates Indigenous Peoples Month and the 26th anniversary of the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act with various events across the province. These events emphasize the importance of preserving cultural heritage and natural resources. Various stakeholders, including the Kennemer Group and BaiAni Foundation, are committed to supporting the Indigenous Peoples of Davao Oriental in their efforts to maintain their traditional practices and way of life.

Nenen Cervantes, 29 years old, a member of the Mandaya Tribe, embodies strength, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to her duty as the only female Forest guard in Davao Oriental. Juggling the responsibilities of safeguarding the forests, nurturing her family, and taking on demanding field tasks has become second nature to her, as nothing comes before her call of duty. Recently, Nenen is one of over 100 Forest guards trained and capacitated in Davao Oriental. Nenen stands tall as the sole woman who has embraced the challenge of becoming a guardian of the remaining forested areas in the pr...