Ahon Badjao Cebu

08/08/2026

𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐒, 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐑 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒, 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒

In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly designated 9 August as the 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅’𝒔 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝑷𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒔, recognizing the importance of protecting the rights, cultures, and well-being of Indigenous Peoples worldwide.

More than a commemoration, this day honors the strength, resilience, cultures, languages, and knowledge systems that Indigenous Peoples have sustained across generations. It also reminds us that Indigenous Peoples have the right to speak for themselves, protect their lands and waters, preserve and develop their cultures and knowledge, and determine their own paths forward.

As we celebrate their invaluable contributions to our shared world, may we also recognize the work that remains. Indigenous voices must not only be heard, but respected and meaningfully included in decisions that affect their communities, territories, and futures.

May we continue to listen, learn, and stand in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples as they uphold their identities, exercise their rights, and carry their knowledge and traditions forward for generations to come.

23/06/2026

12/06/2026

𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝟭𝟮𝟴 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘

On this 128th Philippine Independence Day, LAWIG joins the nation in honoring the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who fought for our freedom. As we celebrate our shared heritage, may we continue to uphold the values of unity, dignity, and service while embracing the rich cultural diversity that strengthens our nation. Let us work together toward a more inclusive, just, and hopeful future for all Filipinos.

Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan! 🦅🇵🇭

08/06/2026

🎓 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 | 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢, 𝐁𝐒𝐁𝐀 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Today, we celebrate more than a diploma. We celebrate a journey of courage, perseverance, and hope.

Lakbay-Aral Workforce for Indigenous Groups (LAWIG) proudly congratulates 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢, one of our dedicated Badjao youth volunteers, for earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from the University of Cebu Main Campus.

For many, a college degree is an achievement. For Aris, it is the fulfillment of years of determination against challenges that many never see.

In 2015, Aris was among the young learners of Project Ahon Badjao Cebu (ABC), a literacy initiative that sought to open doors of opportunity for Badjao children and youth through education. Supported by the Cebu City Government through the Department of Social Welfare Services (DSWS) under the leadership of Hon. Ester G. Co**ha, the NCIP Cebu Provincial Office through former Development Management Officer Ms. Hazel Torrefiel, and the University of the Philippines Cebu through Richelle Diane P. Claros, the project was built on a simple belief: that every child deserves a chance to dream and to learn.

Since 2015, when he first joined activities at Alaska Elementary School, Aris has been part of a journey that extended far beyond classrooms and learning modules. Year after year, he continued to show up—not only as a learner, but eventually as a volunteer, a role model, and a young leader willing to give back to his community.

To witness Aris walk across the graduation stage is to witness the power of opportunity, persistence, and self-belief. It is a reminder that dreams nurtured years ago can bloom into realities. It is proof that education can transform lives, families, and communities.

Behind this achievement are countless early mornings, long nights, sacrifices, uncertainties, and moments when giving up may have seemed easier. Yet Aris kept moving forward. Step by step. Year by year. Dream by dream.

Today, we celebrate not only the graduate he has become, but also the young boy who dared to believe that his future could be different.

Your LAWIG family is immensely proud of you, Aris!

May your story inspire other Badjao youth to continue learning, dreaming, and believing in what is possible! May your achievement serve as a beacon of hope for generations to come!

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒚, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒊𝒕.

𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖.

𝑷𝒂𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒏, 𝑨𝒓𝒊𝒔. 💙











University of Cebu, Inc.

06/05/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒 📣

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples is accepting submissions of research papers for the upcoming 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (𝗜𝗣𝗥𝗗𝗣) 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 📖🔍

With the theme "Empowering Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSPs) for Inclusive and Sustainable Development," the conference is looking for undergraduate-level or above research or theses under the following themes:
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSP) Documentation (10 Elements)
- Peace Studies
- Development Studies
- Socioeconomics
- Governance, Rights, and Self-Determination
- Education and Knowledge Transmission
- Environment, Ecology, and Climate Resilience
- Health, Healing, and Wellbeing
- Social Inclusion and Human Rights
- Cultural Revitalization and Heritage Preservation

For interested researchers, please submit your research abstracts through https://bit.ly/4sy4IWY and via email address at [email protected] not later than 𝟯𝟬 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. 📅

The IPRDP is the NCIP's national initiative that promotes evidence-based policymaking, Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSP) preservation, and rights-based development for Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs). It supports research that strengthens ancestral domain governance, cultural integrity, and sustainable development, and empowers IP communities through knowledge generation, documentation, and culturally grounded policymaking.

ℹ️ For more information: https://ncip.gov.ph/.../call-for-papers-2026-indigenous.../

25/04/2026

🎓 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 | 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢, 𝐁𝐒𝐀𝐓 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞

Lakbay-Aral Workforce for Indigenous Groups (LAWIG) proudly congratulates Ronny Daomani, one of our dedicated Badjao youth volunteers, for successfully completing his Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology at the College of Technological Sciences-Cebu.

Ronny’s journey reflects years of perseverance, commitment, and growth. He began as one of the young participants of Project Ahon Badjao Cebu (ABC), a literacy project that opened pathways for learning and access to education among Badjao youth. The initiative had been supported by the Cebu City Government through the Department of Social Welfare Services (DSWS) under the leadership of Hon. Ester G. Co**ha, the NCIP Cebu Provincial Office through former Development Management Officer Ms. Hazel Torrefiel, and the University of the Philippines Cebu through Richelle Diane P. Claros. Since 2015, beginning with his early involvement at Alaska Elementary School, Ronny has remained a consistent presence, supporting initiatives from Project ABC to LAWIG. His journey reflects personal commitment, a strong sense of responsibility, and the path he forged through his own efforts.

𝑾𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖, 𝑹𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒚! 𝑴𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒔 𝒂𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚.

𝑷𝒂𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒏!