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The E.O. further
enjoins all local government offices, non-government organizations, educational
institutions, and constituents to support and spearhead activities such as
educational fora and classroom activities, which celebrate and promote key
advocacies for IPs.
ZAMBOANGA CITY (PNA) -– The city government has declared
August 9 of every year as Indigenous Peoples (IPs) Day to foster appreciation
and better understanding of the indigenous people and their culture.
The declaration was
made through Executive Order BC 64-2014 issued by Mayor Ma. Isabelle
Climaco-Salazar setting the local celebration of the IPs Day in the city on
August 9 every year, in consonance with the International Day of the World’s IP
celebration.
Copies of the E.O.
were furnished to the members of the local media Monday for purpose of
information dissemination.
The proclamation of
the IPs Day is in accordance with several legal mandates which include the
following: Republic Act 8371, otherwise known as the Indigenous People’s Rights
Act of 1997; the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 49/214; and,
Resolution No. 829 of the City Council, which pushed for the declaration of the
celebration for the IP communities.
The declaration and
celebration of the IPs Day is also supported by the 1987 Constitution which
states, to wit, “the State recognizes and promotes the rights of indigenous
communities within the framework of national unity and development.”
Salazar called upon
government offices and agencies, non-government organizations, schools and the
public to actively participate in the activities in celebration of the IPs Day.
(PNA)
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