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The Peoples Development Institute (PDI) is an NGO propelled by a vision to pursue asset reform and rural development by building and strengthening local organizations that will serve as effective partners in addressing related social, economic, and political concerns.

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Integrated Rural Development Program (IRDP) Welcome what is the program? The implementation of the Integrated Rural Development Program (IRDP) started in 2013 with financial assistance from the Bread for the World and local counterpart contributions from the Angping Development Foundation for Education (ADFE). The IRDP Program underwent an impact evaluation last May 2016 and was deemed to be successful. KEY COMPONENTS LAND TENURE IMPROVEMENT The goal of land tenure improvement is composed of two major reform areas: Agrarian Reform focused on agricultural lands under CARP Ancestral Domain Lands under the IPRA ECONOMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Simply giving farmers and indigenous […]

EPIC SEED

the epic-seed program Welcome what is the program? The EPIC-SEED program is aimed at helping build the rural economy for the benefit of the basic sectors – the peasants and IPs. It follows a holistic approach to ensure land tenure security by integrating value chain of the small economic enterprise development loop. The value chain starts from financing to production, to processing and marketing. Peasants and IPs must integrate their farming activities backward to their supply sources and forward to downstream markets. In order to do this, it is necessary to empower the POs to manage collective community-based enterprises. […]

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Mount Pantingan, Bataan

� PUBLIC STATEMENT � Several Aeta communities in Mount Pantingan, Bataan have united to express their collective concern over ongoing and proposed activities within their Ancestral Lands. For generations, these lands have sustained their way of life and remain deeply rooted in their cultural identity and traditions. The communities report that activities such as mining and exploration pose serious risks to the environment, including deforestation, soil instability, and threats to local biodiversity—placing both nature and livelihoods in danger. ⚠️ The united Aeta communities emphasize:All projects must strictly adhere to existing laws, especially the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA), and must […]

Consultation on the Proposed Magna Carta for Fisherfolk

Consultation on the Proposed Magna Carta for Fisherfolk Stakeholders convened today at the Ambion Room, UP College of Law in UP Diliman, Quezon City, for a meaningful dialogue on the proposed Magna Carta for Fisherfolk. Led by the Peoples Development Institute and the UP Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea (IMLOS), the consultation gathered experts, community leaders, and policymakers to exchange insights and recommendations on advancing the rights and welfare of fisherfolk across the country. The discussion highlighted the importance of grounding the proposed measure in the real experiences of coastal communities. By shaping policies that reflect […]

FPIC

Recent Changes in FPIC in the Philippines Recent discussions have highlighted possible changes in the implementation of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) in the Philippines. The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples is reviewing current guidelines to improve how consultations with Indigenous communities are conducted for projects that may affect their ancestral domains. Many Indigenous leaders and advocacy groups are calling for stronger transparency and meaningful participation during this process. They stress that any revisions must continue to uphold the protections provided under the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997, which recognizes the rights of Indigenous Peoples to decide on […]

Inquirer Report – PH fishers on Chinese bullying: ‘Babawiin ko’

Inquirer Report – PH fishers on Chinese bullying: ‘Babawiin ko’ The Philippine Daily Inquirer released an article discussing the impact of the maritime dispute between the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on local Filipino fisherfolk. Delfin Egana, chief among them, faced the brunt of Chinese Aggression. In 2017, Delfin Egana had his fishing equipment confiscated in a violent altercation between him and Chinese militia, leading to his severe trauma and subsequent strokes. Not only that, Fishermen report being forced to walk barefoot on coral reefs, causing injuries. Delfin is not the only one who has experienced […]

House Will Probe Alleged Human Rights Violations of Filipino Fishermen

HOUSE WILL PROBE ALLEGED VIOLATION OF FISHERMEN RIGHTS The Manila Times reported that the House shall begin a probe to look into the alleged violation of Human Rights by Chinese entities, specifically the Chinese Militia and the Navy around our territorial waters. As stated by Bigkis fishermen in a letter to Manila 6th District Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr.: “As there is much public discussion about Chinese incursion into the West Philippine Sea…, we in the Peoples Development Institute and the Bigkis ng Mangingisda Federation would like to draw your attention and that of the Committee on Human Rights… to another […]

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Supporting Filipinos since 1990

Building Self-Reliant Communities

through People's Initiatives

WHAT WE DO

The Peoples Development Institute (PDI) is an NGO propelled by a vision to pursue asset reform and rural development by building and strengthening local organizations that will serve as effective partners in addressing related social, economic, and political concerns.

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