Not so long ago, we used to roam freely on this island, undisturbed in nature’s bounty. But “progress” came and now things have chanced around. Land is no longer ours, many are scrambling for forest resources and our livelihood has become restricted and controlled by migrants.

We have realized that we are not receiving fair share in all this. Others make decision for us, we don’t make them for ourselves. Given this reality we formed this federation with the following view in mind.

• Strengthening the spirit of interdependence, brotherhood and solidarity among the indigenous people of Palawan
  


• Securing the freedom of indigenous people within their ancestral domains.
  


• Promoting the sustainable use of natural resources towards raising the quality of life of the indigenous people of Palawan.
  


• Formulating, implementing and cooperating with other agencies on programs/projects addressing the primary needs of the indigenous people of Palawan such as health, education, livelihood and security of tenure within the land.
  


• Generating awareness in the minds of Indigenous People on the real conditions of IP in Palawan, the country and the world with response to ecological balance.
  


• Preserving the indigenous Palawan culture, traditions and learnings from the wisdom of elders.
  

(Solicited from NATRIPAL constitution and by-laws)