o The National Indigenous Peoples Month (IPM), observed from October 1 to 30, is a significant occasion that promotes the protection and recognition of the rights and culture of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the Philippines. The theme for 2024, “Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong: Pahalagahan, Pangalagaan at Parangalana” (Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Knowledge), emphasizes the importance of preserving and celebrating Indigenous knowledge systems, traditions, and the invaluable contributions of IP communities to the country’s cultural heritage. Through this observance, the government and various sectors of society come together to honor IPs’ rights, and in turn, help foster respect and appreciation for their unique ways of life. One of the key aspects of the celebration is the commemoration of the 27th year of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA), a landmark law passed in 1997 to protect the rights of I...
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