The Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved the Bukidnon Indigenous Peoples (IP) Code on its third and final reading on July 2, 2024. The Bukidnon provincial legislators carefully examined the provisions, weighing the potential impacts on the province’s 7 tribes and considering various perspectives. Their rigorous discussions and
To further support the sustainable development of indigenous communities, five indigenous peoples (IP) associations in the towns of Impasugong and Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon received P500,000 worth of livelihood projects from Hedcor, the renewable energy subsidiary of AboitizPower and Aboitiz Foundation. Agriculture supplies and inputs were
Prepare for the only authentic ethnic festival in the Philippines. Head to the Province of Bukidnon this March 2018 and celebrate Kaamulan Festival 2018! Kaamulan Festival is the yearly gathering of the 7 hill tribes of Bukidnon namely Talaandig, Tigwahanun, Matigsalug, Higaonon, Bukidnon, Manobo and
A school for our indigenous peoples (IP) or Lumad brothers and sisters has been established and will soon operate in Nasuli, Bangcud, Malaybalay City and more schools will be set up around Bukidnon. Last June 2, 2016, Department of Education Secretary Armin Luistro graced the
Ethnic group leaders convened to require investors and capitalists to secure free, prior and informed consent to ICC’s and IP’s before permits be granted. During the three-day convention, the tribal leaders drafted an Executive Order strictly requiring investors and capitalists in the province to secure
Congratulations are in order! Pio Pataganao, a member of the Bukidnon indigenous peoples community and a singer/composer, was recently chosen as one of the promising musicians in a contest conducted by 7101 Music Nation. 7101 Music Nation is led by top composer Ryan Cayabyab. Pataganao,