The Socioeconomic Research Portal for the Philippines (SERP-P) of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) held its 12th Knowledge-Sharing Forum, with the theme “Indigenous Peoples and Nation-Building: Lessons in Leadership, Sustainability, and Peace.”
This event is in collaboration with Bukidnon State University (BukSU) and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) held on March 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN at Bukidnon State University and online via Zoom.
The knowledge-sharing forum highlights the vital role of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in nation-building and development, focusing on Indigenous knowledge systems and practices in governance, environmental conservation, and conflict resolution, and explore how these can inform more inclusive and culturally responsive policies.
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Presentation of Dr. Sonny Domingo, PIDS Senior Research Fellow
Presentation of Ms. Loreta Sol Dinlayan, BukSU Bukidnon Studies Center Director
Presentation of Dr. Judith Singcolan, BukSU Professor
Presentation of Ms. Werlie Bueno, PUP Assistant Professor
Presentation of Mr. Diosdado Franco, PUP Assistant Professor