Merlea Saria
Ipil,Philippines
Summary
Community representative with strengths in policy analysis, stakeholder coordination and programme monitoring. Supports Indigenous rights through consultation, legislative input and local development planning. Focused on practical action that reflects community priorities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Barangay IPMR
Barangay Pangi
08.2020 - 08.2026
- Represent the interests of IP communitiesBring the concerns, needs, and priorities of Indigenous Peoples to the local government.
- Participate in legislative mattersAttend sessions and participate in discussions, deliberations, and decision-making.
Help propose or support ordinances and resolutions beneficial to IP communities.
- Protect IP rightsAdvocate for the recognition and protection of Indigenous Peoples' rights, ancestral domains, culture, traditions, and resources.
- Consult with the IP communityRegularly communicate with tribal leaders, elders, organizations, and community members.
Bring community concerns to the local legislative body and report government actions back to the community.
- Participate in development planningHelp ensure that IP concerns are included in local development plans, programs, and projects.
- Monitor government programsMonitor programs and projects affecting IP communities and raise concerns when implementation does not properly address IP rights or needs.
- Coordinate with NCIP and other agenciesWork with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), LGUs, and other government agencies on programs and issues affecting ICCs/IPs.
- Promote culture and identitySupport the preservation and promotion of Indigenous languages, traditions, customs, cultural practices, and heritage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Medina College Ipil
Ipil01-2002
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Community outreach
- Stakeholder coordination
- Program monitoring
Timeline
Barangay IPMR
Barangay Pangi
08.2020 - 08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Medina College Ipil