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Tribal people gather to highlight their contributions to the nation and the challenges they still face

MANILA - Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles on Tuesday called on Filipinos to take time to learn more about the important role of indigenous peoples (IPs) in promoting Philippine culture and identity. She made this call as the Office of the Press Secretary joins the country in celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. Cruz-Angeles described the event as an opportunity to honor IPs and other ethnic groups in the country and around the world. "Ito rin ay pagkakataon upang alamin at kilalanin ang mahalagang papel ng mga katutubo sa pagtaguyod sa mga kaalaman at kultura na bahagi ng ating...

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will continue the agenda of empowering the development of the Orang Asli community in this country so that they can enjoy prosperity and progress from the economic, social and educational aspects.

This year’s theme for Indigenous Peoples Day is “The Role of Indigenous Women in the Preservation and Transmission of Traditional Knowledge.” Yet, industrial activity is a direct barrier to Indigenous women playing such a role. 

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) is set to lead the celebration of the National Indigenous Peoples Day and International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples on Aug. 9. National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP WEBSITE) With the theme "The Role of Indigenous Women in