The celebration of National Indigenous Peoples (IP) Month in October with the theme “Pagpapayaman ng Pamanang Kultural at Katutubong Yaman Tungo sa mas Maliwanag na Kinabukasan para sa Bagong Pilipinas” is being led by the Center for Indigenous Peoples Education. This theme highlights the enrichment of cultural heritage and indigenous wealth towards a brighter future.

The Center for Indigenous Peoples Education is collaborating with various institutions, including the University of the Philippines Los Baños, UNESCO-Asia Pacific Center for International Education and Understanding, and the National Commission for Indigenous Peoples to organize and execute various activities throughout the month.

The observance of IP Month is in accordance with Presidential Proclamation 1906, s. 2009, which designates October as the National Indigenous Peoples Month. This proclamation aims to ensure the recognition and protection of the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICC) and Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the Philippines.