Tuesday, February 10, 2015

DSWD continues to empower IPs



DAVAO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joins other line agencies in empowering some 150 Indigenous People Mandatory Representatives (IPMRs) from different regions in Mindanao through the recent 1st Higher Ground, Longer Vision - Federating Mindanao Lumad Legislators Seminar at Waterfront Hotel.

Headed by the Executive Director of Mindanawon Initiatives for Cultural Dialogue, Albert E. Alejo, S.J, this activity was conducted in coordination with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP).             

“In partnership with National Government Agencies, our goal is to train IP leaders for greater effectivity and to form a federation of Mindanao Lumad Legislators,” said Alan S. Cajes, Vice-President and Managing Director for DAP.

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