Philippines: Makilala Hosts First Indigenous Peoples Congress In Cotabato

Philippines: Makilala Hosts First Indigenous Peoples Congress In Cotabato   Indigenous peoples (IP) who gathered in Makilala, North Cotabato during the weekend sought active participation in governance.   At least 5,000 members of ethic groups attended the First Provincial IP Congress held at the Makilala Municipal Gymnasium on June 18 – 19, organized by the Office of the Cotabato 2nd District Rep. Nancy Catamco, herself a Manuvu-Bagobo from Magpet town.   Dubbed as “Kongreso sa Katawhang...

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