Indigenous Peoples Regional Summit set

From the Philippine Information Agency (Oct 15): Indigenous Peoples Regional Summit set

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Regional Development Council (RDC) region 10 in close coordination with the National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) region 10 and the provincial government of Bukidnon will conduct the Indigenous Peoples (IP) Regional Summit on 21-22 October 2015.

The IP Summit is pursuant to the RDC 10 Full Council Resolution No. 39 S2015.

To be held at the Kaamulan Theater, Provincial Capitol Compound, Malayabaly City, Bukidnon, the summit aims to gather all stakeholders to lay down their programs for the IPs, discuss issues and concerns and commemorate the 18th Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) celebration.

Approximately 400 delegates from the nine tribes in the region, IPs Mandatory Representatives (IPMRs, local government units, concerned national line agencies and other stakeholders are expected to attend.

According to NCIP Regional Director Roberto L. Almonte during an interview on 9 October 2015, the theme for this summit is “Pagtinambayayungay sa tanang Sektor sa Gobyerno, Pribado, Katilingbanon Kahugpungan ug Lumad Aron sa Pagkab-ot, Pagtagamtam sa Kabulahanan ug Panaghiusa sa Matag Usa sa Atong Rehiyon,” or “Unity and Convergence Towards Green Inclusive Growth.”

He said this summit shall be a convergence among different public and private stakeholders rendering distinct programs and services to the IPs. It is also primarily aimed at educating the IPs on their rights and obligations in the socio-political sphere.

The summit will also include clarifying the responsibilities of duty bearers and settle some issues pertaining land tenure of the IPs with respect to certain laws and administrative issuances.

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