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 Indigenous Peoples Month 2024: Celebrating 27 Years of IPRA and Indigenous Knowledge


October marks National Indigenous Peoples Month in the Philippines, a time for reflection, celebration, and renewed commitment to the rights and well-being of Indigenous Peoples (IPs). This year's observance, themed "Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong: Pahalagahan, Pangalagaan at Parangalana" (Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Knowledge), holds special significance as it coincides with the 27th-year commemoration of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (



This year's theme, "Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Knowledge," highlights three crucial aspects:


• Pahalagahan (Valuing):  This emphasizes the intrinsic worth of IPs and their unique contributions to Philippine society.  Their knowledge systems, traditional practices, and cultural expressions are invaluable assets that enrich the nation's diversity.  Recognizing their inherent rights and dignity is the foundation for meaningful progress.


• Pangalagaan (Nurturing): This calls for active measures to protect and preserve IP cultures.  This includes safeguarding their ancestral lands, supporting their traditional livelihoods, and promoting their languages and arts.  It also means actively combating discrimination and ensuring their access to education, healthcare, and other essential services.


• Parangalana (Honoring): This signifies the need to give IPs the respect and recognition they deserve.  This includes meaningful participation in decision-making processes that affect their lives and communities.  It means amplifying their voices and ensuring their perspectives are heard and considered in national development plans.



The 27th-year commemoration of IPRA and this year's Indigenous Peoples Month serve as a reminder of the ongoing need to uphold the rights of IPs and protect their cultural heritage.  True progress requires sustained commitment from all sectors of society – from the government to individuals – to ensure that the principles of IPRA are fully realized and that the voices of IPs are heard and respected.  The theme "Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong: Pahalagahan, Pangalagaan at Parangalana" is not just a slogan; it's a call to action, a call for collective responsibility to build a more just and equitable future for Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines.


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