April 2015

Dear Partners and Friends,

We successfully concluded our 4th National Congress last March 3-5, 2015, with the theme "Intensify
our struggle for our ancestral land and resources. Strengthen KAMP as the national alliance of
indigenous peoples." We would want to share with you the highlights of our congress:
1.) New name, from KAMP to KATRIBU
The Kalipunan ng mga Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas, also known as KAMP, has changed its
name to KATRIBU Kalipunan ng mga Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas or KATRIBU (National
Alliance of Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines).
The KAMP congress has united to change its name to KATRIBU for the following reasons:
The IPs and communities can easily associate with KATRIBU, a Filipino term which means a
fellow member of the tribe; and
The general public can easily identify this name as an indigenous group
2.) New Set of Officers
The congress selected a new set of officers, and united on the need for every member to take part
in the program of the alliance. The new set of officers accepted the challenge of their appointment
and mandate.
a. National Convenors:
- Mr. Dulphing Ogan, Secretary General of KALUMARAN (Kusog sa Katawhang Lumad sa
Mindanao or Strength of the Lumad in Mindanao), and
- Mr. Windel Bolinget, Chairperson of CPA (Cordillera People's Alliance)
b. Secretary General:
Ms. Pya Macliing Malayao
c. International Solidarity Officer
Ms. Beverly Longid
d. The newly-constituted National Council of Leaders (NCOL) is composed of 20 leaders
representing the allied organizations, which are 10 regional organizations, 1 provincial
organization, 1 island-wide organization and 1 sectoral womens network.
3.) Highlights:
The 4th Congress started with a colorful and militant protest at the Mendiola gate (near the
Presidents Office) on the 20th anniversary of the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.
The issues and situation of the indigenous peoples and the Philippine society were discussed
and analyzed. Reports from the allied organizations were received and discussed.
The history of KAMP was presented and valuable lessons were drawn. A continuing challenge to
practice these lessons was accepted by the delegates. The synthesis of the reports presented
that KATRIBU is the most consolidated and widest alliance of indigenous peoples in the
Philippines. To adapt to the current situation of the communities and the IP organizations, the

alliance's constitution was amended and ratified. The congress affirmed on the thrust and the
direction of the alliance for the next three years. Resolutions on different issues that the
communities encounter as indigenous peoples and as Filipino people were made.
Based on these, the congress has set a 3-year general program and steps to further strengthen
and place KATRIBU in the national political arena.
On the last day, the IPs and IP rights advocates gathered through the Sandugo (Blood Pact)
Solidarity Camp to seal and re-affirm the commitment for the defense of the collective rights to
ancestral lands and self-determination.
KATRIBU remains steadfast in its mandate to defend indigenous peoples rights to land, life and selfdetermination. The success of the Congress is testament to our commitment. We hope that you are with
us as we strengthen the organization towards furthering the struggle.

For KATRIBU,

Pya Macliing Malayao

Secretary General