Clan Blocks Dolefil Facility in Polomolok Over Land Dispute
Operations temporarily halted as ownership row deepens POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO — A clan claiming ownership of a portion of land…
Supreme Court ruling upholds Mamanwa Tribes’ right to socio-economic funds
SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Philippines — In a landmark decision hailed as a victory for Indigenous Peoples’ rights, the Supreme Court…
Governor Taliño-Mendoza Reaffirms Equal Support for Indigenous Peoples in Cotabato
KIDAPAWAN CITY, Philippines — Cotabato Governor Emmylou “Lala” J. Taliño-Mendoza reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to equality and inclusion for all…
T’boli Families Decry Illegal Demolition of Homes in Lake Sebu Ancestral Domain — Calls Grow for Justice During Indigenous Peoples’ Month
Lake Sebu, South Cotabato – October 27, 2025 Outrage and condemnation mount in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, after at least…
Matigsalug IP Village Turned Over in Kitaotao, Bukidnon: A Milestone for Peace and Development
KITAOTAO, BUKIDNON — October 24, 2025. A new chapter of hope and progress unfolded for the Matigsalug Indigenous Peoples (IP)…
MinDA, New Zealand, and NCIP Strengthen Partnership for Indigenous-Led Development in Mindanao
Davao City — The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), the New Zealand Embassy in the Philippines, and the National Commission on…
Banana Farm of Former IPMR’s Son Vandalized Amid Tension Over Tribal Leadership Dispute in Kidapawan
KIDAPAWAN CITY, COTABATO — A banana plantation owned by the son of former Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) Radin Igwas…
Lumad tribe decries alleged illegal quarry operations in Laak, Davao de Oro
Calls mount for probe into possible violations of environmental and Indigenous Peoples’ rights laws. Laak, Davao de Oro — Members…
Police Officer, Alleged Bodyguard of Polomolok Mayor, Involved in Shooting Incident Against Tribe Members
Polomolok, South Cotabato — A shooting incident involving members of an indigenous tribe in Barangay Landan, Polomolok, was caught on…
Protest Erupts in Kidapawan Over IPMR Selection Despite Recent Installation
KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato – Several Indigenous People (IP) leaders stormed the office of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples…