MANILA - Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles on Tuesday called on Filipinos to take time to learn more about the important role of indigenous peoples (IPs) in promoting Philippine culture and identity. She made this call as the Office of the Press Secretary joins the country in celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. Cruz-Angeles described the event as an opportunity to honor IPs and other ethnic groups in the country and around the world. "Ito rin ay pagkakataon upang alamin at kilalanin ang mahalagang papel ng mga katutubo sa pagtaguyod sa mga kaalaman at kultura na bahagi ng ating pang-araw-araw na buhay sa kasalukuyan (This is also an opportunity to learn and recognize the important role of indigenous people in promoting the knowledge and culture that are part of our daily lives today)," she said in a Facebook post. She specifically mentioned the valuable contributions made by indigenous women in their communities. "Bahagi nito ang mga mahahalagang aral at kaala
Zeinorin Stephen Angkang, a Kofi Annan Changemaker 2021, runs Hill Wild Pvt Ltd, a confectionery firm in Ukhrul that uses locally-produced fruits and herbs in their products, and engages indigenous farmers for better livelihood. There are an estimated 476 million indigenous peoples in the world living across 90 countries. They make up less than 5. Read More
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August brings with it a lot of interesting DEI events and observances. We have many Tippie events coming up, and there are many UI and community events.