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

The IPRA is being honored by the Isnag tribe of Cacafean, the

Recognition, protection of the rights of the Isnags as an Indigenous Cultural
Community/Indigenous People (ICC/IP) and Improvement of the economic
and social conditions of the Isnags. 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

Cacafean, Marcos is the only Indigenous Peoples Community in the

Municipality of Marcos, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its organization as
IPO was accredited by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples. On
October, 2013.

Formulation of the Ancestral Domain Investment Plan on Health

The book is a three year plan ( 2019-2022), aimed at attaining the

health goals of the country. It further aims at improving access to culturally –
sensitive quality health services for the Isnags living in the AD OF Cacafean,
Marcos. This was implemented and completed in May 2019.

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

ETYMOLOGY

CREATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY

Marcos is located almost midway between the Municipalities of
Dingras and Banna, bounded by the town of Batac on the west; Barangays
Biding and Rangay down to Caparian and Gabon on the northwest; Burnay
River on the northeast; and the Padsan River on the south. It has a total land
area of 226.38 square kilometers, with a population of 13,688 in 1995.
 The town was created on June 22, 1963 under Republic Act 3753.
The seven barangays of Dingras namely: Caparian, Biding, Escoda, Culao,
Alabaan, Ragas, and Agunit were separated from the municipality and
constituted into A new town called Marcos in honor of the late Don Mariano
Marcos, the father of then President Ferdinand E. Marcos. The author of this
act was former Congressman Simeon M. Valdez of the second district of
Ilocos Norte. On March 6, 1976, a monument of Don Mariano Marcos,
installed at the town plaza, was unveiled. And on August 23 of the same year,
Proclamation No. 92-A was issued reserving for townsite purpose of the
municipal government of Marcos, a parcel of land situated in Barangay Biding
as the town’s seat of government.
Marcos is called Promise land by the inhabitants because of its vast
expanse of contiguous and fertile delta areas. The town has lush vegetation
and terrain which is suitable for rice faming- the main livelihood of the
Ilocanos. Marcos is being groomed to become for bread basket of Ilocos
Norte in the near future. To sustain this vision, various infrastructure projects
have been developed. One of these ic the Boris-Kuripat Gravity Irrigation
Dam. The dam is 6.2 meters high and 43 meters long with concrete slabs and
slush ways. When fully operational, it will benefit not only the farmers of
Marcos town but also the famers of the neighboring towns of Ilocos Norte.
The Municipality of Marcos aspires to rice to prominence as another
important town in the Province of Ilocos Norte and this is not a remote
possibility considering the town’s potential as a growth center.

Geographical Location

Land Area

Topography

The topography of Cacafean could be characterized as generally

rugged. It is hemmed by Burnay River, which supplies the irrigation system
that benefits the farms of Marcos and Dingras, Ilocos Norte.

Population Composition by Sex and Age Group:

According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest
population in Cacafean is 15 to 19, with 47 individuals. Conversely, the age
group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual details

Combining age groups together, those aged 14 and below, consisting

of the the young dependent population which include infants/babies, children
and young adolescents/teenagers, make up an aggregate of 32.39% (126).
Those aged 15 up to 64, roughly, the economically active population and
actual or potential members of the work force, constitute a total of 64.01%
(249). Finally, old dependent population consisting of the senior citizens,
those aged 65 and over, total 3.60% (14) in all.
 The computed Age Dependency Ratios mean that among the population
of Cacafean, there are 51 youth dependents to every 100 of the working age
population; there are 6 aged/senior citizens to every 100 of the working
population; and overall, there are 56 dependents (young and old-age) to every
100 of the working population.

The median age of 23 indicates that half of the entire population of

Cacafean are aged less than 23 and the other half are over the age of 23.

Age group Population (2015) Age group

percentage
Under 1 4 1.03%

1 to 4 32 8.23%

5 to 9 46 11.83%

10 to 14 44 11.31%

15 to 19 47 12.08%

20 to 24 33 8.48%

25 to 29 34 8.74%

30 to 34 26 6.68%

35 to 39 16 4.11%

40 to 44 24 6.17%

45 to 49 21 5.40%

50 to 54 18 4.63%

55 to 59 15 3.86%

60 to 64 15 3.86%

65 to 69 5 1.29%

70 to 74 2 0.51%

75 to 79 6 1.54%

80 and over 1 0.26%

Total 389 100.00%
Youth Dependency Ratio: 50.60
Old Age Dependency Ratio: 5.62
Total Dependency Ratio: 56.22
Median Age: 23.26
C. CADT/CALT Registered with the Land Registration Authority

No CADT/CALT was registered yet to the Land Registration Authority.

Though applications for CADT have already been submitted at the office; its
processing has not started due to absence/ unavailability of funds.

D. ADSDPP (Date Started, Date submitted to NCIP, Date Approval, Status

of Integration and interface to LGU Plans)

There is no ADSDPP formulated yet in the municipality of Marcos,

Ilocos Norte.

E. 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 of Cacafean, Marcos.

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

GIDA Sites, poverty convergence areas)

G. Overlapping Claims
There are no overlapping claims at present except for the conflict with
Sto Nino, Nueva Era, whose decision has already been issued by the
Supreme Court.

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 to start 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

National Irrigation
Administration
benefits contained in
MOA were delivered by
proponent
Rehabilitation of Dormant/
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 since there is no AD funds allocated for Cacafean, Marcos,

, Ilocos Norte.

II. RIGHT TO SELF-GOVERNANCE AND EMPOWERMENT

A. 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 Cacafean, Marcos 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 his 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, is sought
and is highly respected.

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

CACAFEAN INDIGENOUS PEOPLES ORGANIZATION

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

The ancestor of applicant Ancheto Pugyao was traced from apo Lakay
Baldak who originated from Butao, Calanasan.

The ancestor of elder Raymundo Barid was traced from apo Lakay
Barad.

The ancestor of Felomeno Bangi claims that his grandfather believed to

be the roots of the late Lakay Bangngi..

The ancestor of Lazaro Libungan was claimed from his grandfather

named Lakay Libungan.

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

There are no Baylan at Cacafean, Marcos Ilocos Norte.

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

There are no Isnag Bagani”s at Cacafean, Marcos , Ilocos Norte.

F. IPMR

There is no installed IPMR within the AD. However, in 2013; the initial
activities like the conduct of IEC and the drafting of local guidelines of the
IPMR process have been conducted. But due to a presented issue of Nueva
Era claiming the area of Cacafean; the process was suspended.

At present; a courtesy call last July was made to the newly elected mayor
of Marcos; and he expressed his support to the IPs and the selection of an
IPMR. Follow up will be made and when our schedule permits; the resumption
of the IPMR will pursue.

CACAFEAN INDIGENOUS PEOPLES ORGANIZATION

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

Marcos is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte.

Cacafean , as one of its 13 barangays is largely engaged in farming as it has
vast farmlands to cultivate. Since, the IPs of Cacafean, Marcos were only
relocated in their place due to insurgency in 1987; they hardly have extra
farms to till. As a means of livelihood; they till farms that are tenanted; and
participate to programs of DENR like the National Greening Program and
Establishment of seed/ high value crop nurseries.
Aside from farming, the IPs also generate income by maintaining the
Madongan Dam, wherein many tourists go especially during summer.

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 one resolution of boundary conflict between/ among ICC/ IPs

of Cacafean, Marcos and Sto Nino, Nueva Era conducted. As informed by
the present Mayor himself; Hon Antonio Mariano; he said that the decision/
ruling from the Supreme Court has come out already that Cacafean belongs
to Nueva Era. Since there are no formal documents yet to show by both
municipalities; Marcos still claims Cacafean as part of its municipality.

D. Implementation of the IPMR

Barangay Cacafean, in the Municipality of Marcos has not installed
any IPMR either at the barangay or municipal level since the implementation
of the IPMR in 2012.

But in the year 2013; the activities for the implementation of the IPMR
were already started, from the conduct of IEC to the drafting of the Local
Guidelines. But when the issue on a boundary conflict was raised by its
neighboring municipality, Nueva Era; the activities to follow were suspended
until a decision is reached.

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
Assistance to housing DSWD completed
to disaster victims
Construction of Day DSWD completed
Care Center
Animal Dispersal DSWD completed
Birthing Facility DOH completed
Rehabililtation of Tobacco Excised completed
Barangay Road Tax
Construction of DPWH completed
Elementary School

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)

The updated list of current scholars for SY 2019-2020 are the following:

1. Sharmaine Bangi
2. Ibrahim Datuimam

In 2016 to 2017, there are 4 IP benefiaries, with 1 graduating the same

year, 1 employed from that batch. In 2018 ton 2019, out of the 3 grantees, 1
graduated. This schoolyear, 2019-2010; there are only 2 grantees accepted to
the EAP program..

D. Socio-economic Development Projects implemented

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

Total)
 San Marcelino, Dingras, just like Cacafean, Marcos has a booming
tourism industry at present. It has been put to spotlight since the construction
of the Madongan Dam which provides a picnic area with several cottages built
near the dam. They offer overnight accommodation where the tourist can
have an experience of its rich culture, flourishing ambiance, and unspoiled
ecological tourism. It is noteworthy that it is the resident IPs themselves who
manages the amenities being enjoyed by the tourists. This indicates that the
IPs are now empowered to assert their rights through their management of
the place themselves.

There are also scenic natural spots at Cacafean such as the following:
a) Mais-Isbo Falls
b) Old Cacafean
c) 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)

a. Decision Making

The decision - making process of the ISNAG OF CACAFEAN AND

NALASIN, ILOCOS NORTE depends on the matter to be decided upon and
the members affected.
 Generally, the power to decide on matters involving or affecting the
interest of the community is vested on the elders/leaders on the tribe.

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.

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.

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.

The Written agreements have established the common AD boundaries

of AD right Holders of Cacafean, Marcos and the adjoining communities

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) As the
GANSA Gong
LUDAG Long wooden drum
AGAS (medicines)
Adadon, adaddat Herbal Medicines like
leaves, vines
Ukis ayo tree barks
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.

Engagement and 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.

AGGAWAT 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.

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

Ancestral Domain Investment Plan on Health by the NATIONAL

Commission on Indigenous Peoples- Ilocos Norte Provincial
Office and NCIP – Dingras Community Service Center
The book is a three year plan ( 2019-2022), aimed at attaining the
health goals of the country. It further aims at improving access to culturally –
sensitive quality healthservices for the Isnags living in the AD OF Cacafean,
Marcos.
 Cacafean, Marcos: A Research on the Traditional Practices AND
Beliefs on Pregnancy; Pre, During and Port Delivery by MMSU Research
Center
The research tackles about the beliefs and practices that the pregnant
women observe during the entire duration of the pregnancy period

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

conducted for cultural advocacy

MANNALON FESTIVAL

Mannalon Festival is celebrated to pay tribute to the farmers of the

town. Marcos is purely an agriculture area with farming as the main
occupation of local constituents.

Though the IPs are always invited to join the celebration; the they are
not given the chance to perform their traditional dance/ ritual,;this gathered
from the tribal chieftain, Ancheto Pugyao.

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 Cacafean.

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 who perform in the yearly provincial
cultural festival called Tan-ok and the during the IP Summit; IP Month
celebration of IPRA.

F. Activities conducted for the Protection of Community Intellectual Rights

The elders/leaders were informed of the NCIP guidelines on FPIC on

IPS documentation and ask them to be vigilant on protecting their rights.

One of the most recent research study isn the one conducted by
professors of MMSU, Batac as requirement for their Doctoral Degree is the
 Documentation on the Beliefs and Practices of Pregnancy ( Pre, During, Post
Delivery).

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 the IPs, especially on their beliefs.

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

perform to cultural celebrations such as during IP Summits, Mannalon 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.

But as per interview with the wife of tribal chieftain, Marissa

Pugyao; there are projects of DSWD implemented and completed such
as Assistance to housing to disaster victims, Construction of day care
center and Animal Dispersal. The recipients to the said projects were not
given.

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 is a project on National Greening Project funded by DENR

but is implemented by the Local Government Unit. Said project is
 located at Old Cacafean, the place where the Isnags of Cacafean
originated.

D. Non-government Organization within Ancestral Domain including

Programs and Projects

The table shows the Non-Government Organizations within the AD and

their Projects and Programs implemented where IPs are beneficiaries.

Non- government Organization Projects/ Programs implemented

Ilocos Center for Research,
Empowerment and Development
Antonio Mariano
Rehabilitation of Water System
Assistance during Disasters and
Calamities
Conduct of Medical Mission
Conduct of Trainings on Disaster
Preparedness
Construction of Covered Court

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-state stakeholders

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 implemented within the AD.

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 or 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 affiliations 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.
It is 39 kms away from the AD of San Marcelino, Dingras.

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