Bataan Governor Albert Garcia administered the oath of office of Indigenous People's Mandatory Representative (IPMR) Rosita Sison on July 18, 2019. This was witnessed by Bataan Vice Governor Cristina Garcia, SK Federation President Precious Manuel and DILG Bataan Provincial Director Myra Moral-Soriano in a fitting ceremony at the Governor's Office, Bulwagan ng Bayan, Balanga City, Bataan.


Pursuant to the Indigenous People's Right Act (IPRA) of 1997, the State shall ensure that the IPs shall be given mandatory representation in policy-making bodies and other legislative councils.