The CBSUA Regional Center for Indigenous Peoples (RCIP), under the leadership of Dr. Jesusa Bibe-Taumatorgo, officially commenced the program, SIRIP: Strengthening Indigenousโ Resources, Initiatives, and Potentials (SIRIP) on June 23, 2025, in partnership with the Local Government Units of Baao through Mayor Jeffrey S. Besinio, Iriga through Mayor Wilfredo Rex C. Oliva, and Goa through Mayor Alfredo P. Gonzaga III, in Camarines Sur. In carrying out RCIPโs mandate to recognize, protect, and promote IPโs rights and their culture, this event kicked off with IP Leadersโ self- awareness team building activity and cultural show.
The team-building workshop focused on identifying the qualities of a leader and the importance of being aware of oneโs strengths and weaknesses so that one can effectively deliver his/her duties and responsibilities. IP Leaders, namely the Indigenous Peoplesโ Mandatory Representatives (IPMRs), Chieftains, Elders, and IP Youth, participated in the said workshop. This pivotal event celebrated the indigenous songs, dances, tigsik, rituals, and vibrant traditional garb which mirrored the dynamic tapestry of the Agta Tabangnonsโ culture.
Students from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, who visited the university as part of UP Hirayaโs Cultural Immersion Program, witnessed the lively presentations of the Agta Tabangnonsโ cultural identity, heritage, and community collaboration.
Several key officials were also present during the event: Dr. Ramona Isabel S. Ramirez, VP for Research and Innovation; Dr. Vladimir R. Foronda, Director of the Extension Services Division; Associate Prof. Rocelyn Imperial, coordinator for UP Hiraya 2025; Associate Prof. Julie Casaul, co-chair of the Food Technology Program
for Hiraya 2025 at CBSUA, and other faculty members. | ๐๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ต ๐ง๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐๐ณ. ๐๐ฆ๐ด๐ถ๐ด๐ข ๐. ๐๐ข๐ถ๐ฎ๐ข๐ต๐ฐ๐ณ๐จ๐ฐ and ๐๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฐ๐ด ๐ง๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐๐๐
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