00:00 It was established by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, or NCCA,
00:04 the National Indigenous People, or IT Month,
00:07 in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 1906.
00:11 This year, more than 100 individuals from various indigenous groups
00:15 gathered in their communities to perform cultural performances.
00:20 The activities included the Pagpasinaya in Tagumpay,
00:24 Dayaw in Cebangan,
00:25 Dayaw in Sito Lubon, in Unot,
00:28 and Dayaw in Butnga.
00:29 The NCCA said that the IP Month is important
00:33 to show the rights of the indigenous people
00:35 and their representation.
00:38 The theme is "Filipino Indigenous People,
00:40 We are the Success,"
00:41 the activity this year.
00:43 I'm very thankful to the national government
00:48 because they really recognize that
00:50 the existence of indigenous peoples around the country
00:52 is very essential and very important
00:55 on our development.
