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Nueva Ecija Provincial Office
Recognizing Indigenous People of Nueva Ecija
Request for your Certificate of Confirmation (COC) online, access important resources, and stay connected with your community.
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"Indigenous People made huge contributions to this country. The biggest is in sharing the land and resources. People need to see that, understand that. Indigenous People should be viewed as the founding peoples of this land."
ICCs/IPs Group in the Province of Nueva Ecija
Nueva Ecija is home to diverse indigenous groups with rich cultural heritage and traditional practices
Aeta
The Aetas are among the earliest inhabitants, known for their resilience and farming traditions.
Alta
The Altas are upland dwellers, closely related to the Dumagat, recognized for farming and forest resource use.
Bag-o
The Bag-o people are highland migrants, blending Ilocano and Cordilleran traditions in farming and crafts.
Badjao
The Badjao, or “sea gypsies,” are known for their seafaring, fishing, and boat-dwelling culture.
Bontoc
The Bontoc are famous for their rice terraces, woodcarving, and rich warrior traditions.
Bungkalot (Ilongot)
The Bugkalot, also called Ilongot, are known for their strong sense of independence and forest-based livelihood.
Cordillera IP
Indigenous peoples from the Cordillera, known for rice cultivation, weaving, and mountain traditions.
Dumagat
The Dumagats are riverine people, recognized for fishing, hunting, and their forest-based traditions.
Gaddang
Gaddang are skilled weavers and farmers, noted for their colorful textiles and craftsmanship.
Ibaloi
The Ibaloi are highland farmers of Benguet, known for cattle raising, rice cultivation, and rituals.
Ibanag
The Ibanag are river valley settlers, famous for farming, fishing, and their rich oral traditions.
Ifugao
The Ifugao are stewards of the Banaue Rice Terraces, known for woodcarving, rice rituals, and weaving.
Itawis
The Itawis are valley dwellers of Northern Luzon, known for farming, fishing, and weaving.
Itneg
The Itneg (Tinguian) are upland farmers and weavers, deeply rooted in animist rituals and traditions.
I-wak
The I-wak are Cordilleran highlanders, recognized for rice farming, weaving, and their close kinship ties.
Kalanguya
The Kalanguya are terrace farmers and swidden cultivators, with traditions centered on rice and forest life.
Kalinga
The Kalinga are known for their warrior heritage, body tattoos, weaving, and vibrant rituals.
Kankanaey
The Kankanaey are terrace builders, gardeners, and weavers, respected for their community rituals and dances.
Indigenous People Livelihood & Economic Contributions
The indigenous people of Nueva Ecija play a significant role in agriculture and traditional crafts
✓ Sustainable Farming
Many Aetas practice organic agriculture, growing root crops like cassava, sweet potatoes, and yams
✓ Handicrafts & Weaving
Indigenous artisans produce woven baskets, rattan furniture, and tribal accessories
✓ Fishing & Hunting
Dumagat groups continue river fishing and hunting using traditional techniques
Certificate of Confirmation for Indigenous People
We provide assistance with applications for Certificates of Confirmation, an official document that confirms an individual's Indigenous identity and status. This certificate is important for accessing various programs, services, and rights specifically designated for Indigenous peoples.
Our experienced team guides applicants through the entire process, from documentation preparation to submission and follow-up with relevant authorities.
COC Application Process
Document Preparation
Gather all required documents including ID photos, birth certificate, and obtain certification from your tribal chieftain.
Form Completion
Fill out the Information Index Form and Genealogy Form completely and accurately with all required information.
Application Submission
Submit your completed application form with all supporting documents.
Our Heritage
For centuries, the indigenous peoples of Nueva Ecija have maintained their unique cultural identity, traditional knowledge systems, and sustainable way of life. Our communities are living repositories of ancestral wisdom, traditional crafts, and ecological knowledge.
Traditional Arts
Weaving, pottery, and handicrafts passed down through generations
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