840 individuals from various Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities in BARMM are set to receive financial assistance under the Indigenous Peoples Development Initiatives Program of the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples Affairs (MIPA).
A total of PHP 12.35 million has been allocated for this initiative, aiding IP students with financial support, offering Burial Assistance to vulnerable IPs, and providing Medical and Hospitalization Support to IPs in need of medical care, among other kinds of support.
This program, supported by the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) government, is dedicated to creating more equitable opportunities for Indigenous Peoples.