The Baguio City council has backed the Ibaloy community's opposition to an ancestral land bill, according to recent reports from the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
The Ibaloy people are among the indigenous communities in the Cordillera region of the Philippines. The community has been actively participating in events highlighting indigenous rights, including celebrations during the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples in August 2024 held in Baguio City.
Indigenous Rights in the Cordillera
The Cordillera region has a significant history of indigenous advocacy and land rights issues. Indigenous peoples in the Philippines have historically faced challenges in securing formal recognition and protection of their ancestral domains.
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, observed annually on August 9, provides a platform for indigenous communities worldwide to highlight their cultures, rights, and ongoing struggles for recognition and protection.
Baguio City, located in the Cordillera Administrative Region, serves as a major urban center in the mountainous northern region of Luzon and is home to various indigenous groups including the Ibaloy people.
