The International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Office for the Philippines, in partnership with Probe Media Foundation, will recognize outstanding published and broadcasted stories on Indigenous Peoples in print, photo essay, radio, television and online media.

The recognition programme entitled, “Pagkilala sa mga Natatanging Kuwentong Katutubo” is the first of its kind in the country that will highlight excellence in indigenous peoples reportage that portrays indigenous peoples not only as a marginalized sector or beneficiaries but as ‘partners in development’.

This programme largely focuses on success stories of indigenous peoples communities or individuals; how they were able to empower themselves amidst adversities and challenges as citizens of this country who usually take a back seat in the scheme of things or are lost in the stream of public consciousness.

News outfits are requested to send stories appropriate to the above mentioned categories and published or aired in the period from August 2009 until August 2011 to Probe Media Foundation not later than 12 midnight of 15 November 2011.

The writer, reporter or producer of the outstanding story from the media outfit that submitted the entry will be invited to the Media Recognition on Indigenous Peoples ceremony on 12 December 2011.

For further information please contact:

Ms Yasmin Tang
Probe Media Foundation, Inc.
Tel: +63 2 433 0456
Email

Ms Minette Rimando
ILO Country Office for the Philippines
Tel: +63 2 580 9905 / 580 9900
Email