ANCESTRAL DOMAIN NARRATIVE

CERTIFICATE OF ANCESTRAL DOMAIN TITLE (CADT) OF MANDAYA ICCs/IPs in

the Municipality of Caraga, Davao Oriental
MODULE I - Rights to Ancestral Domain and Lands
A. The Ancestral Domain, how it is Respected, Protected, Recognized and
Promoted
The Ancestral Domain of Mandaya ICCs/IPs in Caraga, Davao Oriental is respected,
protected, recognized and promoted thru the approval of their Certificate of Ancestral
Domain Title (CADT) Application before the Commission last October 13, 2016 with the
En Banc Resolution No 205-2016-AD, series of 2016. As part of the development
framework to improve their socio-economic and cultural well-being and promote,
protect, sustain and conserve the ecology and environment as their proactive role in
responding to climate change thus, an Ancestral Domain Sustainable Development and
Protection Plan (ADSDPP) was formulated and crafted for the CY 2016-2020. The
ADSDPP was formally adopted last 2018 by the Sangguniang Bayan of Caraga, Davao
Oriental. There was also an initial step to strengthen and enhance the IP Governance or
the IPS through the ADSDPP. To enhance and nurture the indigenous knowledge in the
Mandaya Children and youth, the Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSP)
was documented. Lastly, any entity be it Government or Private interested to invest in
the Mandaya ICCs/IPs Ancestral Domain shall undergo the Free and Prior Informed
Consent (FPIC) Process.
B. CADT/CALT, On-Process and/or identified Ancestral Domain Profile

Title Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT)

of Mandaya ICCs/IPs of Caraga, Davao
Oriental

Location of the Ancestral Domain Barangays P. M. Sobrecarey (Pantuyan),

San Pedro, Mercedes, Caningag, Palma Gil
(Lubganon), Alvar (Luay), Lamiawan and
portion of Pichon (Lucatan), all in the
Municipality of Caraga, Davao Oriental

Total Area 26,648.8908 Hectares

Claimant (ICCs/IPs) Mandaya ICCs/IPs

Total Number of AD Right Holders 12,981 Individuals

Total No. of Non-IP 72 Individuals

Authorized Representative Norma M. Gonos

Date of Application April 23, 2014

Application No. RO-11-DO-00012

Date Approved October 13, 2016

CADT No. R11-CAR-1016-208

EnBanc Resolution 205-2016-AD, series of 2016

IPS/IPO/ADMO Caraga Ancestral Domain Management

Office

Municipal IPMR Rican T. Calig-onan

C. CADT/CALT, On-Process and/or identified Ancestral Domain Population

Barangay Household Non-IPs IPs

P.M Sobrecarey 990 0 4,339

(Pantuyan)

Lamiawan 223 0 922

Pichon (portion) 258 0 950

Alvar 193 24 722

Caningag 266 8 1,075

San Pedro 432 27 2,052

Palma Gil 472 13 2,198

Mercedes 164 - 723

Total 2,998 72 12,981

D. CADT/CALT Registered with the Land Registration Authority

Not yet registered
Status: * Certificate of Non-Overlap (CNO) issued already by DENR-LMS
last December 18, 2017
* Certificate of Non-Overlap (CNO) issued already by DAR
last December 20, 2017
* Projection to LRA is on-going
E. ADSDPP (Date started and formulated, updated, if interface with LGU
Plans)
ADSDPP Formulated on March of 2014, interfaced with LGU on 2016
F. Community Royalty Development Plan
None.

G. MAP of Ancestral Domain, Congressional District Map (AD covered by

GIDA Sites, poverty convergence areas)

Map of Ancestral Domain

 H. Overlapping Claims (DAR, DENR, LRA and others)
None.

I. Status of Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) MOA

There were FPIC processes completed for government basic services related
projects. However, there is no FPIC MOA for large scale extractive intrusive
projects.

J. Status of Ancestral Domain Funds

The ADMO has no funds yet that is derived from royalties or foreign aid.

MODULE II - Rights to Self-Governance and Empowerment

A. Indigenous Political Structure (IPS)
B. Council of Elders/Leaders (Equivalent term per IP group)
C. Status of Clan Leaders
D. Baylan’s or other titles
E. Bagani’s or other titles
F. Indigenous People Mandatory Representative (IPMR)
G. Indigenous People Organization (IPO) (registered or unregistered with SEC)

A. Indigenous Political Structure (IPS)

The Mangkatadong is the leader of the community. Where there are two or more
Mangkatadong in the Mandaya communities, the most revered and respected but
bravest of them all is called Gimangkatadongan. He also gets the Likid title.
 Likid, as a title, is used to distinguish that among the Mangkatadong he is the most
respected, revered and listened to, not because of his fearless bagani and mangayaw,
or of his armaments, but because of his wise and just words, acts and decisions.
The Limpong are generally composed of Matadong (elders/leaders) of the
community or young men who are assessed by elders to have masangkud na
yanungan. There is no fixed number of Limpong. It will depend on the number of task
in the community. These Limpong are the advisers and consultants of the
Mangkatadong. They are chosen by the elders.
The Manikl’lad serves as the emissary of the bagani. He is next in rank to the
bagani.
The Mangayaw is at all times under the command of the Bagani but the latter
(Bagani) can never ask the Mangayaw to make retaliation or vengeance which are
outside the decisions of the Mangkatadong and his Limpong.
The Mandaya practiced the Caste System. The structure includes the gyotawan
which is the social class in the Mandaya community; the Tabadtabad, who stays in the
house of the gyotawan and who prepares the food; the pusaka who are given away as
part of dowry or sold as slaves.

B. Council Of Elders/Leaders (Equivalent term per IP group)

Limpong ng Mangkatadong
C. Status of Clan Leaders
Some Clan Leaders have conflicting relationship due to principles and interests.

D. Baylans or other titles

Illustrated in the IPS

E. Baganis or other titles

Illustrated in the IPS
F. Indigenous People Mandatory Representative (IPMR)

BARANGAY NAME OF IPMR TRIBE

Sobrecary (Pantuyan) Federico Miedes Mandaya

San Pedro Junipher Tommagong Mandaya

Mercedes Martina C. Nonong Mandaya

Caningag Jimmy Samiana Mandaya

Palma Gil Jimmy Pagantian Mandaya

Alvar (Luay)

Lamiawan Wilson Dumay Mandaya

Pichon Ofelia L. Silat Mandaya

G. Indigenous People Organization (IPO) (registered or unregistered with SEC)
Barangay Tribal Council

MODULE III - Rights to Social Justice and Human Rights

A. Current Socio-Economic Status

B. IP Rights Advocacy and Monitoring of Treaty Obligations (IPRAMTO)
C. Conflict affected areas (War, IP to IP, IP to Non-IP, Disaster, Specify)
D. IPMR who are member of Local Legislative Council and Special Bodies (e.g
Local Health Board, Local School Board, Peace and Order Council and
Local Development Council)
III
A. Current Socio-Economic Status

Type of Housing 50.31% of houses are built with light materials available in
the Mandaya community.
32.29 % barongbarong type of house.
17.4 % concrete or partly concrete type of house.

Nature of 83.14% own the house they live

Household
Ownership

Mode of All eight (8) Brgy. Within AD area are accessible by four
Transportation wheeled-trucks that can traverse its rough and rugged
terrain. However, the four wheeled-trucks caused more
damage to the roads during rainy days making it more
difficult for motorcycles to navigate the steep slopes and
elevated areas.

Electricity 53.38% of the Mandaya ICCs/IPs have no electricity in

their houses.
 Education There are 12 Preschools, 12 Elementary Schools and 1
Facilities National High School within the AD area.

Educational Out of total respondents only 2.44% were able to graduate

Attainment college and 7.96% reached college level, the rest are
Elementary level.

Occupation/Sourc 60% of the respondents are engaged into farming

e of Income
2.05% in business
6.3% employed, and the rest are wage earners (laborer,
driver carpenter etc.)

Source of Water Spring is the common source of water of the Mandaya

ICCs/IPs.

Distance from The largest number of population live far from health
Health Facility facilities

B. IP Rights Advocacy and Monitoring of Treaty Obligations (IPRAMTO)

* none

C. Conflict affected areas (War, IP to IP, IP to Non-IP, Disaster, Specify)

• War – IP to non - IP (CPP-NDF)
 Particularly in Brgys of Caningag, Mercedes, Pantuyan, San Pedro,
Palma Gil & Lamiawan.

D. IPMR who are member of Local Legislative Council and Special Bodies (e.g
Local Health Board, Local School Board, Peace and Order Council and
Local Development Council)
Municipal IPMR Rican T. Calig-onan - Committee Chairman on Indigenous Affairs
and Committee Member on Environment, Land Use, Tourism

MODULE IV - Rights to Basic Services

 A. Programs and Projects in Ancestral Domain (Latest Accomplished and
Ongoing)
B. ADSDPP-based programs, activities and projects
C. Status of program implementation and Beneficiaries of Educational
Assistance Program and Merit-Based Scholarship per Ancestral Domain
D. Socio-Economic Development Projects implemented
E. Eco-Tourism and Agri-Tourism, Cultural-Tourism Spots
IV
A. Programs and Projects in Ancestral Domain (Latest Accomplished and
Ongoing)
7.2M DSWD Project which the community will identify priority needs. (on going)
Brgy. San Pedro – Evacuation Center
Brgy. Pantuyan – Tribal hall Bldg.
Brgy. Mercedes – Potable Water System
Brgy. Caningag – Potable water system
Brgy. Lamiawan – Tribal Hall Building
Brgy. Palma Gil – Tribal Hall Building
Brgy. Pichon – Tribal Hall Building

B. ADSDPP-based programs, activities and projects

Medical and Health Services to IP Communities through NLD
Nagkakaisang Lingkod-Bayan ng Davao Oriental.

C. Status of program implementation and Beneficiaries of Educational

Assistance Program and Merit-Based Scholarship per Ancestral Domain
Name Age Sex ICCs/IPs Address Course Year Remarks
Level
Banoy, Elsie L. 21 F Mandaya Brgy. Caningag BSCE 2nd On-going
Basoc, Nina Rica C. 19 F Mandaya Brgy. San Miguel BSED-Fil 2nd On-going
Calig-onan, Rhevin T. 22 M Mandaya Brgy. San Pedro BITM 3rd On-going
Magandan, Ma. Pamela 20 F Mandaya Brgy. Sobrecary BECED 2nd On-going
Tanawan, Ronald 21 M Mandaya Brgy. San Pedro BSIT 4th On-going
Tomanggong, Joanna 19 F Mandaya Brgy. San Pedro 2nd On-going

D. Socio-Economic Development Projects implemented

Control Name Project Area/Location Status

No.

RXI-CP- DSWD PAMANA IP Caraga, CP

2019- CDD Sub Davao Oriental Released
04-96 Projects (1st
Cycle)

E. Eco-Tourism and Agri-Tourism, Cultural-Tourism Spots

Falls and Caves are minimally developed by the BLGU and Municipal Tourism of
Caraga.

MODULE V - Rights to Cultural Integrity

A. Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices/IPS/Customary Laws
practiced/documented (e.g Indigenous Learning System, Indigenous Health
System, Traditional Livelihood, Indigenous Agricultural
Technologies/Farming Systems, Natural Resource Management and
Environmental Protection)
Last 2017, the Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices on Health Systems
(Maternal Health) and Basic Medical Plants, Glossary of terms on parts of the house,
folk tales, short stories and poems, Ga’lagandingin, Dadawoton and Panayday (Musical
Instruments, Songs and Dances), Mandaya Food and Technology and IPS on Justice
System were documented.

B. Ethnographies of Philippine IP Groups/Sub-groups and Cultural Mapping

* 100% belongs to Mandaya ICCs/IPs in the Municipality of Caraga, Davao Oriental.

C. IP cultural festivals and IP-sensitive exhibits of IP cultural expressions

conducted for cultural advocacy
• Yearly celebration/festivals of PANAGSANDUG a Municipal wide community
gathering. This is every October of the year.
• Exhibits cultural expression during PANAGHIUSA festival of DEPED Region XI.
Participated by the Students and community leaders, elders and cultural
masters.
• Elders and cultural experts serves as cultural demonstrators of songs, dances
and arts and crafts of the IP populated schools during class like Pantuyan
National High School.
• Students of IP school and elders use to be invited for cultural presentation to
other places ( Provincial, Regional and National) showcasing their cultural arts
and heritage.
D. Indigenous Peoples Mini-Museum and/or Cultural Library
established/maintained
* Mini-Museum can be found in Pantuyan National High School
• Other schools in the Ancestral Domain have their own classroom for their cultural
display.
E. Programs/Projects supported related to Safeguarding and Preservation of
IP Cultures (e.g. Enhanced School of Living Traditions)
Beads/Accessories Making at Sitio Batiano, Brgy. San Pedro Caraga, Davao
Oriental. Funded by NCCA 2013 (not sustained)
Dagmay Weaving and Dress Embroidering of Brgy. Pantuyan and Brgy. San
Pedro were conducted at Poblacion Caraga, Davao Oriental. (for centralization)
Selected schools of Brgy. Pantuyan and San Pedro are continously make
beads /accessories and Musical instruments
F. Activities conducted for the Protection of Community Intellectual Rights
Transfer of Knowledge on
> Wine making for Pal’langas (sugarcane) and Byais (local big ginger).
by Elders to students and youth facilitated by the Pantuyan National
 High School and Fr. Oming Mapansa Foundation, Inc. (2019)
> Dagmay weaving and Embroidery making.
Cultural bearers to students, out of school youth & women facilitated
by Pantuyan National High School and Office of the Municipal IPMR
(2016-2018)
> Making of Musical Instruments. (as needed)
> cooking of Mandaya cuisine in a bamboo (occasional)

G. Cultural sensitivity orientation/training workshops conducted

NCIP provincial office training and documentation of Mandaya IKSP on farming
and Fishing at brgy. Pantuyan and San Pedro. (BuB 2016-2017)
Documentation of Mandaya Customary Laws of Caraga funded by NCIP
National with the Partnership of NCIP Provincial Office and Fr. Oming Mapansa
Foundation, Inc. (2015)

MODULE VI - Stakeholder Programs and Projects

A. Beneficiary of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)/ Modified
Conditional Cash Transfer (MCCT), Sustainable Livelihood Programs (SLP)
and other programs of DSWD
Yes. KC-NCDDP and IP-CDD Projects in Barangays Alvar, Caningag, DL
Balante, Lamiawan, Manorigao, Mercedes, Palma Gil, PM Sobrecarey, San
Antonio, San Luis, San Pedro, Santa Fe, and Santiago.

B. Beneficiary of Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran ng Kababayang Katutubo Program

(4Ks) (DA)
None
 C. Community Conserved Areas) (DENR)
None

D. Non-Government Organization within Ancestral Domain including

Programs and Projects
* Brgy. Senior Citizens (membership and monthly allowance)
• Tribal Councils ( continuing transfer of IKSPs, Continuing IECs.
* IP Women oganization (avail programs from BLGUs and
LGUs.

E. IP Housing Programs (NHA/HUDCC)

None

F. IP Cooperatives (CDA)
None

G. IP TESDA Scholarship Grantees and Programs (TESDA)

Unnumbered students facilitated by the near school of Mati Polytechnic College Davao
Oriental, Caraga Extension Campus.
* IP TESDA identified by NCIP Provincial office were not implemented by the TESDA
although there’s a certificate of scholarship award from the TESDA central office.

H. PAMANA Program/Site (OPAPP)

IP-CDD Sub-Projects in the AD Barangays of Caraga.

I. School/Institution run by non-state stakeholder

• Mati Polytechnic College – Scholarship grants
 • Felicitas-Ferrando Scholarship Foundation International
(IP but deserving students)
• CHED scholarship
> Tulong dunong
> Merit Based
> Half Merit

J. Large Scale Projects (e.g Mining, Agricultural, Dams, renewable energy)

LGS Renewable Energies Corporation-HEP Projects in Caraga River and Manorigao
river affecting Barangay San Pedro and Lamiawan.

K. Corporate Social Responsibility Programs of Companies that assist IP

Communities
None
L. Programs of DAR that affect Ancestral Domains
None
M. List of Development Partners and Status of Programs in Ancestral Domain
(UNDP, EU, GIZ, WorldBank, FAO, ADB, UNFPA, UNICEF, ILO and etc.)
None
MODULE VI
VI. Violations on IPRA, Nearest NCIP Office in the Ads, Electronically
Connected ADs (ICT)
A. Unauthorized disposition of Ancestral Domains by ICCs/IPs members
themselves
None

B. FPIC Violations (No FPIC Conducted, Non-compliance of MOA’s)

None

C. Non-recognition of IPMR’s by the LGU’s

None

D. Section 72 of the IPRA

None

E. Generally, violation of any of the provisions of the IPRA

None

F. Unauthorized and unlawful intrusion of the Ancestral Domain (Section 10)

None

G. Equal protection and Non-discrimination of ICCs/IPs (Section 21)

None

H. Unlawful acts pertaining to employment (Section 24)

None

I. Rights to religious, cultural sites and ceremonies

None

J. Nearest NCIP Office in Ancestral Domain

NCIP Davao Oriental Provincial Office, City of Mati,
Davao Oriental

K. Electronically ADs in Ancestral Domain

None