Bamban and Mabalacat City IPOs recognize MCC Kayantabe as Community Empowerment Arm

August 25, 2023

Bamban and Mabalacat City IPOs recognize MCC Kayantabe as Community Empowerment Arm

MCC Kayantabe Manager Ms. Carol Arboleda and Community Development Officer Mr. Aaron Carl Tejano presented the current projects affecting Mabalacat City's indigenous community in a board review with the 44 Matubag of Bamban and Mabalacat City, Pampanga last 25 August 2023 at SDA Building Office, Bamban Tarlac.

Indigenous Peoples Organizations (IPO) President Mr. Oscar Dizon and Mabalacat City Councilor and Vice President Ms. Ruvielane Margarito led the BOT review. Initiatives discussed included cultural preservation through PROJECT SAYAWIT, education via I-PEACE, and environmental and sustainable livelihood opportunities through the BALAKAT Project. Discussions covered the Indigenous People’s Rights Act of 1997 (IPRA) and hopes for partnerships empowering the indigenous communities in Mabalacat City and Bamban.

Board Resolution was drafted following the discussion that is expected to be released this week, allowing MCC to lead the Balakat Project in its adopted community, Sitio Haduan. This also recognized MCC Kayantabe as the Community Empowerment Arm of MCC and IPO. This collaborative activity aimed to uplift Indigenous Peoples in both municipalities and acknowledge their significant contributions to the community.

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