The SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industry Inc. (SFFAII) supported the Hike for a Cause event organized by Tuklas Katutubo (Malungon Chapter) last December 14-15, 2018 at sitio Olong, barangay Upper Lumabat, Malungon Sarangani Province. SFFAII gave hygiene kits and travel pillows to the 75 Tagakaulo pupils of Fermin Olong Primary School.
The activity aims to distribute school materials to the 75 Tagakaulo students of Fermin Olong Primary School. The activity also had simple event that gathers the community-members to celebrate the spirit of Christmas. The group also distributed solar lamps and conducted community related activities.
Sitio Olong is situated in one of the far flung areas of Malungon, Sarangani Province. The community is inhabited with Tagakaulo tribe and it can be reached by 3-4 hours of trekking.
"Tuklas Katutubo (National Organization of Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines) is a volunteer tribal organization composed of professional, teachers, farmers, health workers, fisher folks and community leaders working for the protection and promotion of peace, rights, welfare and development of the indigenous peoples in the country. It was founded in 1998 in response to the lack of recognition and representation of the indigenous peoples in the Philippines, especially on the issues of peace and development. It recognizes that misrepresentation leads to poverty and conflict. Currently, the organization has reached 20,000 members nationwide with 67 chapters in different tribes and regions."
TK (Malungon Chapter) has also other community-initiated projects which promote self-reliance and empowerment. Their passion, volunteerism and love for their tribe made them as one of the top finalists in this year's Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) in the Education and Technology Category.
