Uniqueness and Unity Amidst Diversity

Does every race of people living in this world really valued? Indigenous groups have been in the Philippines for thousands of years already. The first indigenous groups was The Aetas and Ati or Negrito, were among the first indigenous groups in the Philippines, emerging from early waves of Malay or Proto-Malay migrants. There are some Philippine indigenous people still reside in remote regions with limited access to basic social services, limited economic, educational, and political opportunities, and limited access to basic social services.


 Only this past month we celebrated the Indigenous Peoples Month. The National Indigenous Peoples Month in the Philippines began in October in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 1906. But why do we celebrate it every year? It is celebrated to recognize the cultural heritage, contributions, and role of indigenous peoples in society. It is bestowed upon each Filipino citizens that whatever race each and everyone came from we should respect and look up to them because we are all just one Filipinos. 


This year also marks the 27th year of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA). It was enacted on October 29, 1997 by the House and Senate of the Philippines and was signed by former president Fidel V. Ramos. The sole purpose of this act is to recognize, protect and promote the rights of the indigenous people.  

What are the roles of the Indigenous People here in the Philippines? They preserve unique biodiversity, which depends on the understanding, innovation, and customs of local and indigenous people who coexist closely with the natural world. So, let us make them feel protected and belong because it is bestowed upon each Filipino citizen that whatever race each of us came from, we should respect and look up to them because we are all just one Filipino. 







References:
National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) and International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (IDWIP) - Philippine State College of Aeronautics. (n.d.-b). Philippine State College of Aeronautics. https://www.philsca.edu.ph/announcement/national-indigenous-peoples-day-nipd-and-international-day-of-the-worlds-indigenous-peoples-idwip/

           Estabillo, F. (2024, April 25). No tribe left behind: Expanding digital access for Indigenous people in the Philippines. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/tribe-left-behind-expanding-digital-access-indigenous-estabillo-jjzlc







                                             

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  1. I like how you appreciate and recognize indigenous people in this blog, keep up the good work:)

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