May 23, 2025

Tag: indigenous rights

  • New Agreement Signed to Safeguard Indigenous Rights in Bangsamoro

    In a significant move to bolster the rights of indigenous peoples, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the Bangsamoro’s Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MIPA) have formalized a memorandum of agreement (MOA). This development was announced by Carlito Galvez Jr., the Secretary of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and…

    Written by

    Alfredo Ramos

  • New Agreement Aims to Safeguard Indigenous Rights in Bangsamoro

    In a significant move to bolster the rights of indigenous peoples (IPs) in the Bangsamoro region, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the Bangsamoro’s Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MIPA) have formalized a memorandum of agreement (MOA). This development was announced by Carlito Galvez Jr., the Secretary of the Office of the Presidential…

    Written by

    Tessa Santos

  • BARMM Chief Enacts Historic Legislation for Indigenous Rights

    In a significant move for indigenous rights, BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim signed the Bangsamoro Indigenous Peoples’ Act of 2024 into law on December 11, 2024, in Cotabato City. This act, known as Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 64, was passed unanimously by the Bangsamoro Parliament with a full endorsement of 63 votes. The legislation…

    Written by

    Arnold Magtanggol

  • Philippines and Australia Launch SPRING Program to Boost Social Welfare and Gender Equality

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) of the Philippines, in collaboration with the Australian government, has initiated the Social Protection, Inclusion, and Gender Equality (SPRING) program. The launch took place during the 2024 DSWD Partnership Forum in Makati City, where DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Australian Ambassador to the Philippines HK Yu formalized…

    Written by

    Rodel Jacinto