History
Brief History of TRICAP Inc.
1986 – First Official Logo
The Tribal Communities Association of the Philippines (TRICAP), Inc. was formally launched in 1986 by its founder, the late Congressman “DATU OTEP” JOSEPH GUABONG SIBUG, the first sectoral representative for indigenous peoples in the Philippine House of Representatives during the 9th Congress, under the administration of late President FIDEL V. RAMOS.
Joseph “Datu Otep” Guabong Sibug played a significant role as an advocate and sectoral representative. He was the first IP sectoral representative in Congress, which gave him a platform to push for recognition of Indigenous Peoples.
DATU OTEP, together with Mrs. Cecil Alvarez of the Earthsavers UNESCO, began rallying members of the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) across the country, swiftly organizing Tribal Communities to ensure they would be recognized and respected by every Filipino. Guided by his vision, he dedicated himself to the upliftment and empowerment of all Indigenous Peoples Communities.
Records show that during that time, there were approximately 12 million cultural minorities in the Philippines, representing 110 distinct tribes.
“DATU OTEP”
Joseph Guabong Sibug
History Timeline
- Formation of the Tribal Communities Association of the Philippines, Inc. (TRICAP) in Northern Mindanao as a federation of tribal communities.
- DATU OTEP recognized as the Founding Father.
- Mission: Empower IP communities, defend ancestral lands, and preserve culture.
- Datu Otep appointed “BAE KILALA” PACITA D. S. PANIS as the first TRICAP Regional Director.
- On August 8, “BAE KILALA” PACITA D. S. PANIS was appointed as Municipal Chieftain by BAE MATILDE MORDERO, Office of the Southern Cultural Communities (OSCC) Regional Director 10.
- TRICAP Mindanao Summit Davao City
- October 29 – Passage of Republic Act No. 8371 (Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of 1997 or IPRA), signed into law under House Speaker Jose De Venecia and President Fidel Ramos.
- TRICAP actively supported communities in claiming ancestral domain rights and facilitated Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes.
- SOCIAL REFORM AGENDA Upland NGO Assistance Committee (UNAC) and Basic Sector
- Recognized in NGO and UN reports for providing legal aid.
- Assisted IPs in land disputes and cases of logging encroachment.
- Cited in UNESCO and OHCHR studies.
- Participated as a key stakeholder in education and IP rights discussions.
TRICAP’s Participation in Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act Senate Deliberations
This section features official documents related to TRICAP’s active participation in the Senate deliberations on the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA).
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Leg. History SBN 1728 - Second Regular Session, 10th Congress
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TCM Jun 11, 1996 - Consideration of SBN 34 SBN 618, SBN 1476, and SBN 148
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TCM Jul 30, 1996 - Continuation of consideration of SBN 343 and SBN 618
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TCM Aug 20, 1996 - Ancestral Domain Bills
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TSP Nov 20, 1996
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HBN 9125_3rd reading
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TRICAP Comm 1
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TRICAP Comm 2
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TRICAP Comm 4
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TRICAP Comm 5
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