Joined by National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) Commissioner Norberto Navarro, NCIP Executive Director Rogelio Francisco Bantayan Jr., Rep. Allen Jesse Mangaoang, SM Supermalls Senior Vice President for Marketing Joaquin San Agustin, Department of the Interior and Local Government official Pablo de Castro, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr., Department of Social Welfare and Development Director Janet Armas, Agriculture and Fisheries Information Division chief Cheryl Suarez, Armed Forcer of the Philippines Vice Chief of Staff LtGen. Erickson Gloria, NCIP Commissioner Jennifer Pia Las led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of photo exhibit as part of the launching of the three coffee table books under Project Epanaw of the NCIP last March 14, 2021.
THE indigenous cultural communities/indigenous peoples (ICCs/IPs) have led the charge in paying tribute and memorializing their identities and rituals as the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) launched three coffee table books on Sunday under Project Epanaw (Journey), showcasing the story of ICCs/IPs through their own eyes.