The Department of Education (DepEd) through DepEd Memorandum No. 097, s.

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titled Observance of the National Indigenous Peoples Month 2022, enjoined the schools to
observe, through various commemorative and advocacy activities which is based on the issuance
of Presidential Proclamation No. 1906, s. 2009 titled Declaring the Month of October of Every
Year as National Indigenous Peoples Month.
To remember and acknowledge the significance of the culture and beliefs of our dear
ancestors, Salug National High School (SNHS) celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with this
year’s theme, Kasaysayan, Karunungan at Wika ng mga Katutubong Pamayanan: Mga
Pundasyon ng Katutubong Pagkakakilanlan at Inklusibong Kaunlaran. The celebration was
done last October 25, 2022, at SNHS Covered Court. It was actively participated by the SNHS
students and teachers, government officials, and invited guests. The highlight of the activity was
the parade of IP Attire.
On October 12, 2018, the culmination program was held at Katipunan NHS ground. The
master of ceremony was Mr. Granie Ray Tracy B. Baldesanso, an ARPAN teacher. There were
series of student’s presentation in Junior and Senior High School. In JHS, the grade 7 students
were assigned to read Subanen story with its translation, grade 8 students had their Subanen
song, grade 9 and 10 performed Subanen dance with story. Moreover, the Senior High School
students were tasked to present their handicrafts specifically baskets, bukag and farmer’s hat.
Our guest speaker was Adela E. Icao, one of the IP leader in Sinacaban, Misamis
Occidental. She was 52 years old and a residence of Katipunan, Sinacaban. She shared the
importance of Subanen tribe, their culture and their beliefs. She reminds the students not to
forget, instead be proud of being a Subanen. Furthermore, she inspired the students to study hard
to be successful someday.
In general, the activity was indeed successful. The participation and the cooperation of
the students and teachers headed by our principal, Mrs. Juliet S. Lapiz was of great help. We
believe that this activity will positively influence us to love and embrace ourselves despite of our
differences.