NVizcaya-Quirino tribal folks celebrate IP month

Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya (October 26) — Tribal folks from the provinces of Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya have lined up various activities in celebration of the Indigenous people’s month.

In Nueva Vizcaya, the IP celebration will be showcased through cultural shows and trade fairs from October 26 to November 6 which will be participated by indigenous tribes such as the Ayangan, Gaddang, isinai, Kalanguya and Tuwali.

The IP celebration which carries the theme: Unity, Peace and Prosperity for the Indigenous People of Nueva Vizcaya will also offer exotic foods from the various indigenous tribes of the province.

In Quirino province, non-government organizations have organized a forum on the Protection and Promotion of Indigenous Peoples’ Rights at DESADECO building in diffun town on October 29.

Josielyn B. Pasana, Task Force Detainees of the Philippines(TFDP) officer for Nueva Vizcaya said the forum intends to highlight the situation of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) in the country.

“The IP’s plight in our country has been a long issue of resistance, betrayal, neglect and human rights violations since time immemorial. Once again, we would like to hear and be updated on the plight and current issues of our partners who have been struggling for their lands, life and justice,” she said.

The forum will be conducted in partnership with the Amnesty International (AI) and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP). (PIA NVizcaya)