The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples in Caraga has issued a warning against the Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines, an unrecognized group that has been causing disruptions in the region. The NCIP urges the public to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of any group claiming to represent Indigenous Peoples.
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples in Caraga has issued a warning against the Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines , which is not recognized as a legitimate Indigenous Peoples Organization . .In a statement on January 26, NCIP clarified that the FTGP is not acknowledged by the Indigenous Cultural Communities/ Indigenous Peoples in the region and does not represent legitimate groups. The NCIP emphasized the importance of Republic Act No.
“As such, the public is strongly advised to exercise utmost caution in dealing with this organization or any similar groups claiming to represent Indigenous Peoples,” NCIP-Caraga said. .The warning follows an incident on January 24, when Jorgeto Corpuz Santisas, also known as 'Datu Adlaw,' led a group of 40 individuals in Surigao City, claiming authority under the FTGP. The group, which reportedly padlocked businesses while asserting ancestral land rights, also clashed with a checkpoint.
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