PIT-PMT Meeting of SHINE Wao

The Final conference for the SHINE Wao project took place on November 28 and 29, 2022, in Dahilayan Forest Park in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. 15 project partners attended the event including the Dolefil, municipal mayor of Wao, Hon. Elvino Balicao, Jr., ITPDC Chairman and secretary, GAD focal person, IP leader, women & youth representatives, and Read More

Local Climate Action and Partnership for Carbon Neutrality and Environmental Sustainability (Stakeholders’ Forum and Product/Program Exhibits)

As global greenhouse gas emissions and climate change worsen, the risk of severe droughts, intense typhoons and floods impacting our lives and livelihoods/business increases.  The urgency of mitigating climate change has never been more apparent. All sectors of society must contribute to solve this global crisis, including forging collaborative pathways for a decarbonized and regenerative Read More

Pineapple Fiber Project has exceeded the Php 10M- mark gross sales in Pineapple Fiber Production

The Pineapple Fiber Project has exceeded the Php 10 million mark in gross sales in Pineapple Fiber Production. This project was initiated to upscale the pineapple contract growership program of the pineapple grower cooperatives and help sustain the business operations of the cooperatives amid the pandemic.   The project utilizes the pineapple leaves, which are Read More

Learning Conversations on Customary Laws of Indigenous People on Settlement Process (Actual Implementation)

The SHINE Wao team, in collaboration with Dole Philippines/WDC, conducted an Actual Implementation of Inter-tribal Peace and Development Council & Customary laws on October 19, 2022, in Payag ni Dowa, Brgy. Manila Group, Wao, Lanao del Sur. A total of 40 individuals from LGU, the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples Affairs (MIPA-BARMM), IP groups’ representatives, and Read More

Learning Conversations on Madrasah Support (Actual Implementation)

The SHINE Wao project continues its initiatives for the Madrasah Support in collaboration with DolePhil/WDC on October 14, 2022, in Brgy. Extension covered court, Wao, LDS. The activity was attended by 82 participants from different sectors (BARMM-MBHTE, LGU, PNP, and Madrasah Administrators and Ustaz).   During the session, Prof. Tahir clarifies that the Madrasah School Read More

BARMM Transitions: Learning Conversations (SHINE Wao’s Actual Implemetation)

The learning session on BARMM transitions (actual implementation) was conducted by the SHINE Wao in collaboration with DolePhil/WDC on October 13, 2022, in Brgy. Extension covered court, Wao, LDS. The activity was attended by at least 100 participants from different sectors (BARMM-BTA Parliament staff, LGU, IP leaders and members, and Church leaders). The Municipal Mayor Read More

ProPEACE Intercultural Youth Exchange

The Mahintana Foundation Inc. ProPEACE Program hosted a three-day Intercultural Youth Exchange in Polomolok, South Cotabato, last October 5-7, 2022. Out-of-School Youth and In-School Youth, as well as members of the Tri-People of the identified barangays, Bentung, Lumakil, Sumbakil, Lapu, Landan, Magsaysay, Rubber, and Koronadal Proper, took part in this.   The activity provides intercultural Read More