Self-Determination Exercised by the Dumagat ICCs/IPs on Barangay Development Projects (BDP) Implementation

NORZAGARAY–The NCIP Bulacan Communitu Service Center Staff Karlunette Aglupus, Imelda Bangug and Luzviminda San Jose with Engr Ariel Villanueva Provincial Engineering Office PLGU of Bulacan, Norzagaray IPMR Amelia Panerio and Tribal Leaders of San Mateo, Norzagaray, Bulacan consucted a community validation of all the projects, activities and programs identified in the BDP.
As part of the fulfilment of the rights of the ICCs/IPs to self-determination, free, prior and informed consent is necessary for any activity affecting their community life. Proper community consultations such as this one are conducted to ensure culturally-appropriate and responsive programs and projects will be implemented.