Contents

I. RIGHT TO ANCESTRAL DOMAIN.....................................................................................................3

A. Ancestral Domain, How it is respected, Protected, Recognize and Promoted...........................3
B. CADT/CALT, On-Process and/or identified Ancestral Domain Profile........................................4
C. CADT/CALT, On-Process and/or identified Ancestral Domain Population.................................5
D. CADT/CALT Registered with the Land Registration Authority....................................................7
E. ADSDPP (Date Started, Date submitted to NCIP, Date Approval, Status of Integration and
interface to LGU Plans)......................................................................................................................7
F. Community Royalty Development Plan (List of Corporation or Organization/How much and
Status of Implementation).................................................................................................................7
G. MAP of Ancestral Domain, Congressional District Map (AD covered by GIDA Sites, poverty
convergence areas)............................................................................................................................7
H. Status of Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) MOA............................................................7
I. Status of Ancestral Domain Funds.............................................................................................8
II. RIGHT TO SELF-GOVERNANCE AND EMPOWERMENT...................................................................8
A. Indigenous Political Structure (IPS) (List of IPS).........................................................................8
B. Council of Elders/ Leaders (Equivalent term per IP group)........................................................8
C. Tribal elders/leaders of the Isnag ICC/IPs of Carasi...................................................................9
D. List of Status of Clan Leaders (per CADT or CADTeable)............................................................9
E. Updated List of Baylan’s or other titles (per CADT or CADTeable)...........................................10
F. Updated List of Bagani’s or other titles (per CADT or CADTeable)...........................................10
G. IPMR........................................................................................................................................10
H. Indigenous Peoples Organization (IPO) (registered or unregistered with SEC) (per CADT or
CADTeable)......................................................................................................................................10
III. RIGHT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS.....................................................................10
A. Current Socio-Economic Status................................................................................................11
B. IP Rights Advocacy and Monitoring of Treaty Obligations (IPRAMTO).....................................11
C. Conflict affected areas (War, IP to IP, IP to Non-IP, Disaster, Specify).....................................11
D. Implementation of the IPMR...................................................................................................11
IV. Rights to Basic Services............................................................................................................12
A. Programs and Projects in Ancestral Domain (Latest accomplished and Ongoing)...................12
B. ADSDPP-based programs, activities and projects....................................................................13
C. Status of program implementation and Beneficiaries of Educational Assistance Program and
Merit-Based Scholarship per Ancestral Domain (Updated List of Current Scholars and total)........14
D. Socio-economic Development Projects implemented.............................................................14
E. Eco-tourism and Agri-tourism, Cultural-tourism Spots (Updated List and Total).....................14
V. RIGHT TO CULTURAL INTEGRITY..................................................................................................15
 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).......................................................................................................................................15
B. Ethnographies of the Philippine IP Groups/Sub-groups and Cultural Mapping.......................19
C. IP cultural festivals and IP-sensitive exhibits of IP cultural expressions conducted for cultural
advocacy..........................................................................................................................................19
D. Indigenous Peoples Mini-Museum and/or Cultural Library established/maintained..............19
E. Programs/Projects supported related to Safeguarding and Preservation of IP Cultures (e.g
Enhanced School of Living Traditions).............................................................................................20
F. Activities conducted for the Protection of Community Intellectual Rights..............................20
G. Cultural sensitivity orientation/training workshops conducted...............................................20
VI. Stakeholder Programs and Projects.........................................................................................20
A. Updated list of Current Beneficiary of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)/Modified
Condition Cash Transfer (MCCT), Sustainable Livelihood Programs (SLP) and other programs of
DSWD...............................................................................................................................................20
B. Beneficiary of Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran ng kababayang Katutubo Program (4Ks) (DA)...........22
C. National Greening Program, Community Based Programs and Bio-diversity (e.g Indigenous
Community Conserved Areas) (DENR).............................................................................................22
D. Non-government Organization within Ancestral Domain including Programs and Projects....22
E. IP Housing Programs (NHA/HUDCC)........................................................................................22
F. IP Cooperatives (CDA)..............................................................................................................22
G. IP TESDA Scholarship Grantees and Programs (TESDA)...........................................................23
H. PAMANA Program/Site (OPAPP)..............................................................................................23
I. School/Institution run by non-stake holders...........................................................................23
J. Large Scale Projects (e.g Mining, Agricultural, Dams, renewable energy)...............................23
K. Corporate Social Responsibility Programs of Companies that assist IP Communities..............23
L. Programs of DAR that affect Ancestral Domain.......................................................................23
M. List of Development partners and Status of Programs in Ancestral Domain (UNDP, EU, GIZ,
WorldBank, FAO, ADB, UNFPA, UNICEF, ILO and etc.).....................................................................24
VII. Violation on IPRA.....................................................................................................................24
A. Unauthorized disposition of Ancestral Domains by ICCs/IPs members themselves................24
B. FPIC Violations (No FPIC Conducted, Non-compliance of MOA’s)...........................................24
C. Non-recognition of IPMR’s by the LGU’s..................................................................................24
D. Section 72 of the IPRA.............................................................................................................24
E. Generally, violation of any of the provisions of the IPRA.........................................................24
F. Unauthorized and unlawful intrusion of the Ancestral Domain (Section 10)...........................24
G. Equal protection and Non-discrimination of ICCs/IPs (Section 21)..........................................25
H. Unlawful acts pertaining to employment (Section 24)............................................................25
 I. Rights to religious, cultural sites and ceremonies....................................................................25
J. Nearest NCIP Office in Ancestral Domain................................................................................25
K. Electronically Ads in Ancestral Domain....................................................................................25

I. RIGHT TO ANCESTRAL DOMAIN

A. Ancestral Domain, How it is respected, Protected, Recognize and Promoted

IEC OF THE IPRA

State Laws are being honored by the Isnag tribe of San Marcelino,
Dingras, but are persistent to enforce their customary Laws and their
traditional ways of life inherent to them for many generations back, especially
on land and forest rights which are their hope for survival.

The regular conduct of IEC on the IPRA increases the awareness of

the ICC/IPs on their rights embodied in the law.

Organization of IPO

San Marcelino, Dingras is the only IP community among the 31

barangays in the municipality of Dingras. This was organized/ accredited as
tribal council by the then Office for Northern Cultural Communities in
February, 1995.

ETYMOLOGY
As in other communities, the town of Dingras has an interesting
legend as to how its name evolved. The legend, as handed down from
generation to generation, was classically romantic, a gallant heir - warrior
fighting for a lady's love.
In the early times, there were two prosperous barangays in the
present site of the town each one ruled by a powerful chief or datu. They were
bitter and mortal enemies. Naslag was the powerful chief of the barangay
north of the river while Allawigan was the chief of the south of the river. One
day, Allawigan and his warriors went to hunt. Rass, his son, was the bravest
among them. During the hunt, Ras followed the deer, which went north across
the river. While he was watching the fleeing deer, he saw a beautiful damsel
gathering wild flowers on the opposite side of the riverbank. She was Ding,
the daughter of Naslag. To help the lady, Ras gathered the most beautiful
flowers near him; put them at the head of his arrow and shoot near the lady's
feet. Ding looked at the other side of the river and waved her hands. Ras went
home happily.
 Ras begged his father for permission to win Ding for his wife. But
because the fathers of Ding and Ras were bitter enemies, the only way he
could win her was in the open battle fiercely fought between the two tribes.
Ras led his father's warriors. They fought valiant and came out victorious in
the end. Ras asked for Ding as a prize but Naslag refused. This angered him
and hurled a challenge to the bravest warrior of Naslag in single combat with
Ding as prize. The challenge was accepted. The combat was fought, and
again, Ras was victorious. He brought Ding triumphantly to Allawigan, his
father. Thereafter, the people named the two barangays Dingras, after Ras,
their valiant warrior ruler, and Ding, his beautiful wife.

CREATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY

In 1598, the Augustinians founded Dingras as Ginglas. On the same
year, it was placed under the patronage of San Jose. Dingras became one of
the oldest and biggest ministries in the entire Ilocos region until year 1690. It
was one of the visitas of batac in 1589. On July 8 of that year, Dingras was
made a ministry with Fray Bartolome Conrado as its first parish priest. As
such, it remained as one of the six encomiendas in Ilocos of the King of Spain
in 1591. However, on October 31, 1603, Dingras was given back as visita to
Batac, perhaps, because of its failure to become the mission center for the
conversion of the interior settlements in the Ilocos.
In 1680, the Augustinians built a church. However it was destroyed by a
strong earthquake in 1707. Another church which was more spacious and
massive was erected by Fray Damaso Vieztez. In 1838, Fathers Deza and
Franco remodeled the church impressively. But fire later gutted the edifice. Te
ruins still evidence of a once splendid structure, regarded by historians as one
of the three earthquake baroque churches. The others are those of Magsingal
(Ilocos Sur Province) and Laoag City.

Geographical Location

The Municipality of Dingras is located in the southeastern part of

Ilocos Norte. It lies approximately between 129 “ 40” ton 120 “75” longitude. It
is about 20 kms Southeast of Laoag city, 85 kms North of Vigan, 250 kms
from Baguio city and 466 kms North of Metro Manila.

Dingras is bounded on the North by the municipalities of Piddig and

Solsona; on the South by the Municipality of Marcos; on the West by the
Municipality of Sarrat; and on the Southeast by the Municipality

Land Area

Based on the updated settlement profile, the Municipality of Dingras

has a total land area of 17,962 hectares. Of the 22 municipalities and 1 city in
the province, Dingras ranks 8th in land area coverage.

Topography

The topography of Dingras consists of flat lowland of approximately 5 to

10 meters above sea level in the central part with a slope of 0-3%. The
 centreline is traversed by Padsan River towards Laoag city. The innermost
part has an elevation of about 100 meters above sea level.

B. CADT/CALT, On-Process and/or identified Ancestral Domain Profile

The Indicative Map of the Isnag of Sitio Nalasin, Brgy. San Marcelino,
Dingras, Ilocos Norte

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

San Marcelino, is the only IP community in the Municipality of Dingras

Ilocos Norte. It has a total population of 171 taken from the records of the
Barangay Health Unit CY 2012.

Population Composition by Sex and Age Group:

Based on the 2012 census, the age group with the highest population
at San Marcelino, Dingras is ages 10-14 with 18 individuals. Whereas, the
age group with the lowest population is 70-74 with 2 individuals.

Grouping age group together, those aged 9-14 and , consisting of the
young dependent population makes up 19.27( 33 ) individuals. Those aged 15
up to 64 constitute a total of 63.38% (117). Finally old dependent population
consisting of senior citizens, aged 650and over total 10.50%(15) in all.

AGE GROUP POPULATION AGE GROUP

PERCENTAGE
1-4 6 3.50%
5-9 15 8.77%
10-14 18 10.5%
15-19 16 9.35%
20-24 15 8.77%
25-29 14 8.18&
30-34 13 8.18%
35-39 14 7.60%
40-44 15 8.77%
45-49 15 8.77%
50-54 9 5.26%
55-59 6 3.50%
60-64 6 3.50%
65-69 5 2.92%
70-74 2 1.16%
75-80 2 2.92%
80 above
 171 100%

D. CADT/CALT Registered with the Land Registration Authority

Though applications for CADT have already been submitted at the

office; its processing has not started yet due to absence/ inavailability of
funds.

E. ADSDPP (Date Started, Date submitted to NCIP, Date Approval, Status of

Integration and interface to LGU Plans)

There is no ADSDPP formulated yet in San Marcelino, Dingras.

F. Community Royalty Development Plan (List of Corporation or

Organization/How much and Status of Implementation)

There is no Community Royalty Development Plan (CDRP) in the

Ancestral Domain.

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

GIDA Sites, poverty convergence areas)

Overlapping Claims

There are no overlapping claims with other IP communities or any other

barangays or municipalities.

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

There were 2 FPIC conducted within the AD with the execution of 2 MOAs in
the past; and one new project that started only this month of August. The
following is the list of projects with FPICs:

NAME OF COMPANY TYPE OF REMARKS/ STATUS

APPLICATION
 Prima Sierra Corp Mining Exploration Dormant/ some of the
benefits contained in
MOA were delivered by
proponent
National Irrigation Rehabilitation of Dormant/
Administration Existing Irrigation
Facilities
Ilocos Norte Irrigation Ilocos Norte New/ FPIC to start this
Project Phase II Irrigation Project August
Phase II

I. Status of Ancestral Domain Funds

Not applicable

II. RIGHT TO SELF-GOVERNANCE AND EMPOWERMENT

J. Indigenous Political Structure (IPS) (List of IPS)

PANGAMAEN

Council of Council of Council of Council of

elders Elders elders elders

The generally recognized chief in the IP communities of San Marcelino,

Dingras is the same as that of the Isnags of Cacafean, Marcos. It is the “
Pangamaen”o “Panglakayen” who is selected to his post by the council of
elders. The Pangamaen is chosen on the basis of his experience, courage,
wisdom and character.

While there is a concentration of power in the hands of the Pangamaen;

the practice however is for him to exercise his powers within the limitation of
traditional and customary laws. Despite Pangamaen”s privilege to decide on
matters during conflicts; he makes it a point to consult with the council of
elders in cases of serious disputes. In matters of utmost concern of the
community; the opinions of the knowledgeable members of the community,
especially the most senior whose views are taken as authoritative and
decisive.

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

 Tribal elders/leaders of the Isnag ICC/IPs of San Marcelino, Dingras

NALASIN INDIGENOUS PEOPLES ORGANIZATION

1. DANNY BALBINO MAGNO TRIBAL CHIEFTAIN

2. NIXON MAGNO YABO VICE CHIEFTAIN

3. DAISY SANORIAS BALUCAS SECRETARY

4. VIRGIE MAGNO MAGBALAGA TREASURER

5. FRANCIS BALBINO LIBUNGAN COUNCIL OF ELDERS

7. ALEX BALBINO ALAYO COUNCIL OF ELDER

8. EMETERIA BANGI BALINO COUNCIL OF ELDER

9. SONNY BANGI BALUCAS COUNCIL OF ELDERS

10. REMEDIOS BANGI ANDALLO JR. COUNCIL OF ELDERS

11. JOEY BALBINO SALVADOR COUNCIL OF ELDERS

12. NELLY BALBINO BANGI COUNCIL OF ELDERS

C. List of Status of Clan Leaders (per CADT or CADTeable

a. NIXON MAGNO YABO

b. ALEX BALBINO ALAYO

c. FRANCIS BALBINO LIBUNGAN

The ancestor of Francis Balbino Libungan was claimed from his

grandfather named Lakay Libungan.

The ancestor of elder Nixon Magno Yabo was traced from apo Lakay
Barad.

D. Updated List of Baylan’s or other titles (per CADT or CADTeable)

There are no Isnag Baylan of San Marcelino, Dingras, Ilocos Norte

 E. Updated List of Bagani’s or other titles (per CADT or CADTeable)

There are no Isnag Bagani of San Marcelino, Dingras, Ilocos Norte

F. IPMR

The installation of IPMR ensures the recognition, protection and

promotionof the Ancestral Domain. But the implementation of this Joint
Memorandum Circular with DILG has not started yet because of the issue of
Ancestral Domain claim of the Isnags of San Marcelino. They are presently
residing at Dingras; but their place of Ancestral Domain Claim is located in
Cacafean, Marcos. Thus, there is still a conflict whether they could implement
such MC at at their place of residency, which is not at all part of their
Ancestral Domain.

G. Indigenous Peoples Organization (IPO) (registered or unregistered with

SEC) (per CADT or CADTeable)

The Indigenous Peoples Organization of San Marcelino, Dingras is

called Nalasin Indigenous Peoples Organization. The Certificate of
Registration was issued by the Office last October, 2012.

III. RIGHT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

A. Current Socio-Economic Status

Dingras, officially the Municipality of Dingras, is a 2nd class municipality in

the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It has a total area of 17,962 hectares
ranking 8th in size among the 23 municipalities including Laoag City.
It accounts for practically 5.2% of the total land area of Ilocos Norte and
corresponding percentage to the municipal area composed of thirty one (31)
barangays. Six (6) are on the Poblacion and twenty five (25) in the rural area.
Out of the total area 6,305 hectares is devoted to rice and corn production.
Other non-productive areas are devoted to livestock production, swine
production and other livelihood projects. Most of the population are engaged
in farming as the primary source of income.

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

There are no activities on IP Rights Advocacy and Monitoring of Treaty

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

There is no conflict/ issue between/ among ICC/ IPs of San Marcelino,

Dingras to that of other ICC/ IP communities or any neighboring areas/
municipalities.

D. Implementation of the IPMR

San Marcelino, Dingras has not installed any IPMR either at the
barangay or municipal level since the implementation of the IPMR in 2012.

Because at present, they are residing in a municipality that is not part

of their ancestral domain claim. Originally, they were residing at Old
Cacafean; but due to insurgency situation in 1987; they fled and resettled at
San Marcelino. There is no decision yet from the Council whether or not they
would join with the Isnag of Cacafean for the implementation of IPMR.

IV. Rights to Basic Services

A. Programs and Projects in Ancestral Domain (Latest accomplished and

Ongoing)

For support, projects for the conservation, protection and management

of the forestland are implemented in partnership with DENR. Regular activities
like Tree Planting along the watershed, NGP project implementation and
participation to other convergence projects, are being implemented.

Name of Projects Agencies Status/Remarks

Concerned
Construction of Level LGU completed
II Water System
Installation of Level II LGU completed
Water System
Animal Dispersal DSWD completed
Rehabililtation of Tobacco Excised completed
Barangay Road Tax
Construction of Day NCIP Ruined/
Care Center dilapidated
Fertilizer & Seed DA yearly
Subsidy Program
High Value Crops DA yearly
Development
Program
Anti-Rabies Program DA continuing
Maternal Health & DOH continuing
Neonatal Child Care
Mental Health Care DOH continuing
Program
Supplemental DOH continuing
 Feeding
Expanded Program of DOH continuing
Immunization

B. ADSDPP-based programs, activities and projects

There are no ADSDPP-based programs, activities and projects

implemented in the AD since their ADSDPP book is not yet formulated.

C. Status of program implementation and Beneficiaries of Educational

Assistance Program and Merit-Based Scholarship per Ancestral Domain
(Updated List of Current Scholars and total)

There was never an applicant of the EAP program since SY 2016, but
for SY 2019-2020, there is only one in the name of GENRHEY BARID.

D. Socio-economic Development Projects implemented

The last socio – economic project given by NCIP to San Marcelino,

Dingras was the cattle dispersal ( 3 heads ) implemented several years ago
yet. But the project was a failure, since a monitoring conducted after a year
showed that said cattle was sold to buy a karaoke sound system, and another
alledgedly died.

Because of the situation of the Isnag that they were only resettled to
their present residents due to insurgency ; it is so limited that they cannot
even established a small area to plant their crops. Added to it , the LGU has
only a few hectares of alienable and disposable lands so that programs like
expanding agriculture in forests lands to answer the need for food is observed
which causes soil erosion and the siltation of bodies of water. Declining
natural forest also results to change and loss of flora and fauna thus
decreasing sources of livelihood and economic activities. Hence most of the
projects of the LGU are geared towards these problems/ issues and the
following are some of them:
a. Implementation of the National Greening Program
b. Maintenance of Urban Forest Project like establishment of
nursery
c. Conduct of tree planting / reforestation activities at Madongan
watershed

E. Eco-tourism and Agri-tourism, Cultural-tourism Spots (Updated List and

Total)

The Madongan Watershed Forest Reserve used to supply abundant

water, which was generally used for irrigation. It was also the source of
springs tapped for households.
 Upland villagers, however, depend on forest resources, which is why the
community is happy their indigenous Filipino neighbors decided to exploit the
dam’s tourism potentials.

As the area draws more local and foreign tourists, efforts/ support were
asked from the provincial and municipal governments to improve the dirt
road leading to Madongan Dam.

The community is also replenishing the forest by planting more trees and
has discouraged people from undertaking slash and burn farming.
Unlike in the lowlands, the indigenous Filipino communities have limited land
to farm and yet they are multiplying. Thus the IPs are encouraged to benefit
from their tourism venture, hoping to gain their full support in protecting their
environment.

There are also scenic natural spots at San Marcelino such as the
following:
a. Madongan River Diversion Dam
b. Madongan Dam

V. RIGHT 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)

The Isnags of San Marcelino, Dingras are the group/tribe that fled to
the neighboring barangay, Marcos during the insurgency period in 1987. Thus
they have the same IKSPs that they practice on decision making, settlement
of ADB Conflicts and dispute resolutions, as well as their Indigenous Health
Practices.

a. Decision Making

The decision - making process of the NALASIN INDIGENOUS

PEOPLES ORGANIZATION depends on the matter to be decided upon and
the members affected.

In making a decision, the ISNAGS have the practice of

“pagbaba’nanan” where the elders/leaders of the community meet together
to discuss among themselves the matter/issues comforting them. The meeting
is held in public where the other members of the community are free to attend,
and participate in the discussion.
 In the said meeting, the participating elders/leaders will give
their own personal views and concerns on the matter/issues confronting them.
The elders/leaders of the community may call and consult the opinions of the
members who are present specially those who are affected.

In cases where the participating members and the

elders/leaders disagree on some prepositions, they continue to discuss until
they reached a common decision.

However, if conflicting views or differences in opinion among the

members and/or their elders/leaders cannot be reconciled, or there are still
matters to be resolved, the community will rely on the elders/leaders to make
the final decision.
In cases where the elders/leaders could not arrived at a common
decision the community decision shall be determined by the raising of hands
of the participating elders/leaders.

Generally, community decision is rendered by the Council of elders of

the community, after a thorough discussion of the matter/s confronting them in
a general assembly meeting attended by all the household heads.

The decision of the Council of Elders is determined by the common

consensus of the elders.

In cases where the Council of Elders fail to arrive at a common

consensus or where there are objections or oppositions to a given
propositions or there exist a difference in the opinions of the elders which
cannot be reconciled; the decision of the Council of Elders shall be
determined by the elder/s of the directly affected community. And in such case
where members are directly affected; the presence of the affected members is
required before the council of elders will make a decision

The decision of the council of elders will be presented and explained to

the community who is expected to respect the same. On the other hand, in the
same meeting, members of the community are asked to give their views or
opinions on the matter to be resolved.

In cases where there are conflicting views or differences in opinion

among the members and/or their leader/ leaders which cannot be reconciled,
or there are still matters to be resolved, the community may simply rely on the
elders to make the final decision.

In making the final decision, the council of elders will consider the views
of its members.
b. Settlement of ADB Conflicts

The ADB conflicts were resolved peacefully and amicably between

and among the elders of the Isnags with the elders/community leaders of the
adjoining communities through their customary law.

Results of the conflict resolutions were put into writing and signed by
the elders who actually participated in the settlement proceedings.

The ADB conflicts were resolved peacefully and amicably between and
among the elders of the Tinguians with the elders/community leaders of the
adjoining communities through their customary law called “TONGTONG”.

Results of the conflict resolutions were put into writing and signed by
the elders who actually participated in the settlement proceedings.

The Written agreements have established the common AD boundaries

of AD right Holders of Nueva Era and the adjoining communities

c. Dispute Resolution

The Council of elders has always been considered as the ones to settle
disputes especially if the two parties involved are both members of the tribe.

In the settling of conflicts; they follow a ritual called “awat”. This

procedure is done by requiring the party who committed the crime to pay the
aggrieved in kind like clothing, jars consisting of “damili” a jar contains
sugarcane wine ,” gusi”- a class of jar; and bolos or in cash or whatever the
demand maybe. After settling the prescribed payment, a drinking session and
dancing of talip follows. When the process is completed; the two parties make
peace and the other tribe members automatically forgives the person who
committed the wrongdoing.

Indigenous Health Practices

Maganito – When a family member is very sick, the usual AN-ANITO is

performed (healing rites). Before the rite is done, the following will be
prepared as ordered by the MANGANITO (Native healer).
 SANIP TI
NIYOG Coconut (tops) Young leaves
ABAH Sleeping Mat
SANIP TI NIYOG Coconut (tops) Young leaves
MANOK Chicken
BANG-BANGAT Earthen Pot
SABOT Coconut shell plate
NAIGUPAN A LANA Coconut Oil in Plate
TAGISURUNGAN A BABOY Not very big pig
BULO Kind of bamboo
(sharpened/pointed)
GANSA Gong
LUDAG Long wooden drum
AGAS (medicines)
Adadon, adaddat Herbal Medicines like
leaves, vines
Ukis ayo tree barks

As the MANGANITO (native healer) begins the ritual, he gets a mixture

of the herbal medicines (maybe in oil or boiled) and massages it to the sick
person, designated pair will dance the TADDOH with the beating of the
GANZA and the LUDAG. After a while the takes the pointed BULO (bamboo)
and immediately stabs it at the neck of the pig until much blood ooze out of
the wound. The blood stained at the bolo used in killing the pig will be put on
the forehead of the sick and to all the persons present during the healing
rituals. The next is that the coconut will be cut into halves. The coconut water
will be used in washing the face of the sick. After a while the MANGANITO
takes the SANIP (coconut tops) places it corner to corner of the house (means
of driving away the spirits who are causing the person very ill). Taking again
the BANG-BANGAT or AGUMRAN (pot) with the herbal medicine mixture and
apply it again to the forehead and all the body parts of the sick person. As the
ritual goes on the dancing of the TADEK also continue in order to please the
ANITOS (spirits) and that they would set the sick person free. After the tired
dancing they will rest and eat. But before cooking the butchered pig, the
MANGANITO will set aside the whole thigh together with the head of the pig.
These parts he sets aside should never be touched until the ritual is done.

As the ritual ends, he takes the head of the pig; the young coconut
leaves (SANIP) water in GUPAN (coconut shell used for drinking) put them
together in the AMMADINGAN. (Sacred place believed to be the Anito’s
favorite places). All of the things are called ATANG (food offerings). Those
offerings will never be touched anymore to please the ANITOS and to avoid
them being hurt since they are not see. After the offering is done, the usual
SAY-AM (party) is done. Everybody present during the ritual is advised to eat.
As a sign of their gratitude to the MANGANITO, the member of the
family will give ULAT (blanket) and BADO (dress or shirt) and even a kind of a
jar depending on the seriousness of the illness. The whole thigh of the pig that
was set aside will be given to the Manganito.

The food offerings or ATANG will be left and should never be touched
at the AMMADINGAN. After such several days and the sick person shows
sign of recovery, the GOLGOL (taking a bath) fort he recovered sick person
will be performed. Another SAY-AM is done if the MANGANITO says so.

Manung-tong, this is done when one person is sick, they will prepare
aba’(mat), anô (chicken) Buraway (flower of the coconut) bulilitang (young
coconut fruit).buwa (beetle nut) gawad,(kind of leaves) apog ( power made up
of shell), basi (wine) denu (coconut oil) and other kind of leaves or fruits which
they believe that can cure. They will spread the mat in the eastern corner of
the house (magaba’), they will place the offerings, head, and tail and ham of
the pig, and a chicken this is called maganito .

On Marriage

OTANA- This is the time that a suitor present himself to the family of
the woman, informing them that he is decided to marry the woman.

UMUNE- this is the time when the both parents of the man and the
woman to discuss on the date of marriage of their children. During setting the
date, the man’s parents and relative will prepare “TINUPIAG” (native cake) to
be place in a “laba” (basket), and a “basi” (Wine) for them to carry during this
day of meeting. The relatives of the woman will be gathered and wait for the
relative of the man (Umune). The woman’s relatives will prepare a simple
meals and drink for them during the discussion. Both parties will agree
(TABBAG) the date of the celebration and the dowry of the woman.

AGGAAT TAWA- when both parties agreed on the date of marriage,

the parents of the woman will prepare for the wedding day, during the
occasion both parties will agree where the couple will stay after their marriage;
this is the basis for them to fix the dowry to be given to the relatives of the
woman.
 MAGGIYAN- when the man stays at the house of the bride after the
marriage rite, the dowry is not too high.

MANGAHIT- when the bride stays at the house of the groom after the
marriage rite the dowry being requested by the brides’ relative is higher.

BUMALBALAY- when the newlywed prepares to build their house, the

negotiation follows.

MAGUBLAG- when the couple (man and the woman) are not
compatible, they will set a date for both party’s relatives to discuss and settle
the indemnity and who will be indemnified.

DUMALADAG- (Adultery) when this is committed by the one of them,

all dowry and expenses during the marriage will be returned and be given to
the party who had not committed adultery. The victim will request the elder
and relatives to discuss about the crime committed.

MAGADI- this is a volunteer separation of the couple. They will agree

on terms and conditions of their separation with the presence of both relatives.
The relatives will then weigh the beginning of their “PANAGADI”. The one who
will start the separation “ADI” will be charge a dowry.

d. On inheritance

Customs and traditions on inheritance are still practiced up to now.

They have their own way of distributing the properties of their parents. It is
customary among them that properties will only be disposed of after the death
of both parents.

As to land, the division is dependent on the number of siblings. It is

divided equally among them; and if there is a bigger property; the other
relatives are also given a share; depending on the agreement of the children.

As to the house or other buildings it is usually given to the youngest

male child or to the one who stayed and took care of the parents until he die.

As to the other properties such as clothing and house utensils and

other gadgets, these are equally divided. What is given to male child; also is
given to the female child. But all these properties will only be divided and
transferred to the heirs after the death of both parents.

For illegitimate children, they are not included or considered in the

division. Because during those times, having extramarital affairs was
considered a grave
B. Ethnographies of the Philippine IP Groups/Sub-groups and Cultural
Mapping

ETHNOGRAPHIC MAP, IPRA: A LANDMARK LEGISLATION

110 ETHNOLINGUISTIC GROUPS

The book gives a brief overview of the different IP group lifeways. The
main purpose of the report is to acquaint students , colleagues and
common about the current conditions and life among the the 110 tribal
groups of the Philippines..

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

conducted for cultural advocacy

“ANI” FESTIVAL

Sharing their Ani or Harvest Festival, Dingreños put on a show of the

humble and strenuous yet happy lives led by farmers, who earned their town
the title of "Rice Granary of the North."
Aside from the demand of hard labor, rice farming also emphasizes how
people pool together efforts to sustain and benefit their entire community.
Trained IP youths are also tapped as performers during the said festival.

D. Indigenous Peoples Mini-Museum and/or Cultural Library

established/maintained

There are no mini- museums or cultural libraries established/ maintained

in the AD of San Marcelino, Dingras..

E. Programs/Projects supported related to Safeguarding and Preservation of

IP Cultures (e.g Enhanced School of Living Traditions)

The IP youth (high school & Elementary students ) are being trained on
their traditional dances and cultures to be able to readily participate during
invitations for festival competitions to inter municipalities or at the provincial
level The trained students are the ones to perform in the yearly celebration of
the “Ani” festival in the municipality; Tan-ok, at the provincial cultural
celebration and the IP Summit; IP Month celebration of IPRA.

F. Activities conducted for the Protection of Community Intellectual Rights

No activities were conducted yet for the protection of community
intellectual rights in the ancestral domain of San Marcelino, Dingras.
 G. Cultural sensitivity orientation/training workshops conducted.

With health practitioners serving our clients in the ICC/IP areas as

participants; a culture sensitivity orientation was conducted by NCIP Ilocos
Norte province wide in 2016. The orientation provided information on the
culture and practices as regards to health, for the trainees to learn effective
ways in dealing with them, especially on their beliefs.

As mentioned earlier; trained students on their dances are asked to

perform to cultural celebrations such as the IP Summits, “Ani” Festival and the
Tan-ok.

VI. Stakeholder Programs and Projects

A. Updated list of Current Beneficiary of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program

(4Ps)/Modified Condition Cash Transfer (MCCT), Sustainable Livelihood
Programs (SLP) and other programs of DSWD

Despite communication letter of request sent to the LGU for the data
above, with frequent follow ups made; there was no action made from the
LGU; hence no data can be furnished.

B. Beneficiary of Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran ng kababayang Katutubo Program

(4Ks) (DA)

There are no beneficiaries of 4Ks in the AD area.

C. National Greening Program, Community Based Programs and Bio-diversity

(e.g Indigenous Community Conserved Areas) (DENR)

There are projects on National Greening Project funded by DENR but

are implemented by the Local Government Unit. Said projects are located at
Old Cacafean, the place where the Isnag of San Marcelino originated.

D. Non-government Organization within Ancestral Domain including Programs

and Projects
There are no Non-government organization projects yet implemented in
the Ancestral Domain of San Marcelino, Dingras.

E. IP Housing Programs (NHA/HUDCC)

 There were no projects yet implemented under the IP Housing
Programs.

F. IP Cooperatives (CDA)

There is one IP cooperative in the Ancestral Domain of San Marcelino,

Dingras called the Sanjera de San Marcelino MPCI.

G. IP TESDA Scholarship Grantees and Programs (TESDA)

Request letter was already sent to the TESDA Provincial Office for the
above mentioned data; but said request has not been acted upon to date.

H. PAMANA Program/Site (OPAPP)

There are no PAMANA projects implemented within the AD.

I. School/Institution run by non-stake holders

There are no schools run by non-state stakeholder in the community.

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

San Marcelino, Dingras has been a host of large projects in the past ,
especially the mining projects. Among the big projects implemented in the
past are the following:

PROJECT PROPONENT STATUS

Exploration Of Minerals Prima Sierra Corp Dormant
Rehabilitation of Existing National Irrigation Dormant
Irrigation Facilities Administration
Rehabilitation and National Irrigation New
Construction of the Ilocos Administration
Norte Irrigation System

K. Corporate Social Responsibility Programs of Companies that assist IP

Communities.
 There are no on-going Corporate Social Responsibility Programs of
Companies in the AD

L. Programs of DAR that affect Ancestral Domain

There are no known Certificates of Land Ownership Award

(CLOA),awarded to members of the IPs at Old Cacafean and at their present
settlement at San Marcelino, Dingras.

M. List of Development partners and Status of Programs in Ancestral Domain

(UNDP, EU, GIZ, WorldBank, FAO, ADB, UNFPA, UNICEF, ILO and etc.)

There are no projects and funded/ implemented by the above

mentioned lists of development partners received by the office.

VII. Violation on IPRA

A. Unauthorized disposition of Ancestral Domains by ICCs/IPs members

themselves

There are no cases of Unauthorized Disposition of AD by the ICCs/IPs

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

All projects that have entered the Ancestral Domain of San Marcelino,
Dingras for mining, agricultural, infrastructure and other programs/ projects
have undergone the FPIC with executed MOA. There are no violations/
complaints lodged to the office until now.

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

There is no issue on the non- recognition of IPMRs by the LGU since

there is none yet installed either in the barangay nor to the municipal level.

D. Section 72 of the IPRA

As of this writing, there are no reported violations or complaints yet

received by the office.
E. Generally, violation of any of the provisions of the IPRA

Cases on violations on the provisions of IPRA has never been received

by the office to date.

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

There are no reported cases of unauthorized and unlawful intrusion of

the Ancestral Domain (Section 10)

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

There are no cases of unequal protection and discrimination of ICCs/IPs

(Section 21) filed at the office.

H. Unlawful acts pertaining to employment (Section 24)

There are no cases unlawful acts pertaining to employment (Section 24)

received by the office.

I. Rights to religious, cultural sites and ceremonies

All the religious affiliation in the AD of Nueva Era are well respected.

J. Nearest NCIP Office in Ancestral Domain

The nearest NCIP Office to the AD is in the NCIP Ilocos Norte Provincial
Office situated in Asuncion Compound, D. Samonte St., Brgy. 7B, Laoag City.

K. Electronically Ads in Ancestral Domain

As present the ICC/IP specifically the tribal council does not have any
equipment to be electronically connected, however most of the IPs use
cellular phones for communication.
Submitted by:

ATTY. JESUS G. AGBAYANI

Provincial Officer