Reaping Good Harvest: Reflections from an IP College Graduate
Hailing from the indigenous Higaonon farming community of Sinakungan, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, Aljun Lenario knows the cycle of planting and harvesting full well. On June 11, 2019, he reaped the fruits of his hard work in a most special way: he completed his four-year course and received his college diploma. Together with fellow Higaonon, […]
Reasons for Hope: Reflections from an IP Volunteer
Chrislyn “Kring” Da-aw hails from the Dibabawon-Mangguangan tribe of New Corella, Davao del Norte. She is among eight Young Indigenous Peoples (YIP) Leaders Program grantees of Cartwheel Foundation Philippines (Cartwheel PH) who graduated in June 2018, completing their degree in Agricultural Technology from the University of Southeastern Philippines – Pamulaan Center for Indigenous Peoples Education. […]
In the Service of Fellow IPs
Who is best to help Indigenous Peoples (IPs) but fellow IPs themselves? This is exactly what fresh graduate Chrislyn “Kring” Da-aw of the Dibabawon-Mangguangan tribe has committed to do. “Gusto kong maibahagi ang mga natutunan ko sa aking kapwa katutubo,” (“I want to share what I learned to my fellow IPs”), she explains. Kring was […]
Gratitude and Growth: Graduation of Young IP Leaders from Pamulaan
“Salamat.” Thank you. This is the one word Jerwin Victoria chose to humbly express how he felt on June 8, 2018, the day of his graduation. There indeed was much to be grateful for—the triumph of graduating, the presence of his family, the support from all over for him to make it that far. Jerwin hails […]
Giving Back: YIP grantee-graduate volunteers with Cartwheel
“I give back to my fellow Indigenous Peoples because I want to share the joy I felt after fulfilling one of my dreams.” Growing up in the highlands of Miarayon, Bukidnon, Arjane Sotto was raised as among the indigenous Talaandig in their community. She was one of the first young learners to attend Sta. Teresita […]
2016 Commencement Exercises at Pamulaan Center: Manifestations of Learning and Growth
“Milestones are made up not just of academic achievement, but of moments that make manifest their growth in learning, leadership and love for their own indigenous heritage.” The University of Southeastern Philippines-Pamulaan Center for Indigenous Peoples Education (USEP-Pamulaan) held its Commencement Exercises for its pioneer batch of BS Social Entrepreneurship graduates last March 30, 2016 at Mintal, […]
Celebrating Leadership and Solidarity in Davao
by Rainey Z. Sarmiento “Many look to the future of IPs with much hope as these youth give back to their communities.” Ten grantees under the Young Indigenous Peoples (YIP) Leaders Program of Cartwheel Foundation were among 33 students who graduated with a degree in Sociology and Anthropology from the University of South Eastern Philippines-Pamulaan […]
Ten YIP college grantees graduate from Pamulaan
Ten college grantees from ethnic groups all over the Philippines under the Young Indigenous Peoples (YIP) Leaders Program of Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. (CFI) graduated with a degree in Sociology and Anthropology from the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP)-Pamulaan Center for Indigenous Peoples Education in Mintal, Davao on March 31, 2015. Their batch boasts of 33 […]