The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) hosted the 1st Dumagat Center Needs and Assessment Consultation on September 16 to 17.
Dumagat chieftains and about 200 other Dumagats participated in the consultation held in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment, Department Trade and Industry, Department of Education, National Museum and the Aurora State College of Technology and local government units.
Robbie Mathay, President of APECO, explained the purpose the meeting. “We are here to fulfill our duties to promote the socio-cultural development of the Dumagats in Aurora. We commit to uphold the partnership between APECO, the National Commission for Indigenous Peoples and the Dumagat community.”
He continued, “APECO hopes to empower the Dumagat community in exercising their right to self-governance and cultural integrity, and to help them preserve and promote their heritage.”
Mathay stressed that APECO is committed to hearing out the needs and considering the concerns of the Dumagat community.
“The success of APECO and the progress of Aurora cannot happen without cooperation and unity,” said Mathay. (30)
Dumagat Center Needs and Assessment Consultation Banner
Local government officials signing the pledge
Dumagat Chieftain presenting their 5-year vision plan
Government officials, Dumagat chieftains, APECO offficials and ComRel officers
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