
๐๐๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ง ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐๐ง ๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐จ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ข๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐จ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ญ ๐๐ซ. ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐จ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ. His acknowledgment of tragedies such as the Bud Dajo Massacre and the systemic marginalization perpetuated by colonial and post-colonial policies shines a critical light on issues that demand rectification and redress.
His efforts are a significant step toward fostering genuine recognition of the rights, dignity, and contributions of the Indigenous and Moro Peoples. His advocacy for systemic reforms, an official apology, and establishing a National Day of Apology could serve to meaningfully heal and reconcile the nation.
We strongly support his recommendations, particularly the need for the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to address their shortcomings. It is imperative for the NCIP to faithfully uphold its mandate of protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples, rather than enabling their exploitation.
Additionally, we echo the call for the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to comprehensively review and revise educational materials to correct historical inaccuracies, eliminate prejudiced narratives, and promote a deeper understanding of the rich cultures and histories of the Indigenous and Moro Peoples. These measures are essential in dismantling persistent stereotypes and fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity.
Furthermore, we support Councilor Yangot's call to rename public landmarks that glorify figures complicit in historical atrocities. This step is necessary for the nation to embrace a future that reflects justice and equity.
We urge other local government units, particularly in regions with significant Moro and Indigenous Peoples populations, to follow Baguio City's example by implementing measures to confront historical wrongs. This includes ensuring official recognition of the Moro and Indigenous Peoplesโ ancestral lands and territories. In the context of Baguio City, originally known as Kafagway, it is important to affirm its status as the ancestral domain of the Ibaloi people and to acknowledge that lands, where public offices, schools, and institutions are built, represent forced contributions by the Ibaloi people to the city and the nation. Acknowledging these sacrifices with respect and gratitude is a step toward genuine reconciliation.
By honestly confronting our shared past, we can build a future rooted in justice, equality, and mutual respect.
Read the Baguio City Public Information Officeโs release: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1UKNJZFX6e/
Reference:
Beverly Longid
National Convener
Katribu Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas
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