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  • ISPSC recognized for advancing Indigenous Peoples’ justice systems

    The Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College (ISPSC) Main Campus earned official recognition for its key role in the PAMMADAYEW SINTATAKO initiative, a nationally acclaimed award program that empowers Indigenous communities by institutionalizing their traditional dispute resolution practices through book bids.

    The 12th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Ilocos Sur passed Provincial Resolution No. LIV-B Series of 2025, during its 21st Regular Session on December 16, formally honoring ISPSC. Ms. Cheryl D. Yague, faculty member, received the recognition and later presented it to ISPSC President Mario P. Obrero.

    Since the initiative’s launch in July 2025, ISPSC has actively worked alongside the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Ilocos Sur, National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP), relevant agencies, and other State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the province. The college documented, assessed, and evaluated Indigenous Peoples’ justice practices across communities in the province.

    ISPSC also helped strengthen community capacity by leading training programs and developing the module and training guide that equipped local leaders to understand, document, apply, and thereby preserve traditional conflict resolution mechanisms.

    The recognition highlights ISPSC’s commitment to cultural inclusivity and good governance, and showcases the college’s efforts to promote sustainable, inclusive development through collaboration with various stakeholders. (Paul Angelo Juan)