The NEDA Region 3 pledged their support to the NCIP Region 3 in mainstreaming the 11 Building Blocks

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Region 3 headed by Acting Regional Director Atty. Roman A. Antonio conducted a courtesy visit to Neda Gitnang Luzon Regional Director Gina Gacusan to discuss the the IP 11 Building Blocks. During the visit, RD Antonio emphasized the importance of the 11 Building Blocks in relevance to the operationalization of NCIP to the ICCs/IPs.
The NEDA Region 3 pledged their support to the NCIP Region 3 in mainstreaming the 11 Building Blocks thru Regional Development Council – Sectoral Committee on Social Development (RDC-SCSD). The following are identified the focus points of discussed during the meeting:
1) The importance of Education to the IPs,
2) Socioeconomic concerns in relation to the livelihood of the IPs; and
3) Presentation of NCIP Region 3 Action Plan to the SCSD in response to the areas needed for intervention by the RDC Members.
The NCIP Region 3 shall closely coordinate with NEDA Region 3 for the promotion of welfare, rights, and well-being of ICCs/IPs.
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