Our Programs
Capacity Building and Mentoring
This essential aspect of our work is hindered by the lack of awareness and education among indigenous communities, which prevents them from claiming their legitimate due.
Development of income-generating enterprise
Considering that the indigenous communities are also at the lower rungs of the social and economic ladder, we believe that it is necessary to augment their living standards to enhance their self-esteem.
Resource Management & Environmental Protection
Promoting traditional resource management principles is imperative to preserving ancestral domains.
NATRIPAL envisions a future where the tribes of Tagbanua, Pala’wan and Bataks are recognized as important sectors of the society, with strong unity among their local associations with strong unified voice regarding issues and concerns of the indigenous people, free in decision-making and a partner in planning and working towards sustainable development.
ABOUT US
Who we are
The Nagkakaisang Tribu ng Palawan (NATRIPAL) or the United Tribes of Palawan, is an indigenous peoples organization federated by 63 local associations spread across the island of Palawan (Philippines), consisting of three indigenous groups, namely: the Tagbanua, the Pala’wan and the Batak. The federation was formed in 1989 and was formally registered with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission on February 4, 1991 as a non-stock, non-profit, non-sectarian organization.
