The National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) has facilitated aid to 12 families of the Manide Indigenous Cultural Community in Barangay Macogon, Labo, Camarines Norte.

The aid includes food packs and essential school supplies for Manide students.

The NCIP said they are open to facilitate help for the indigenous community but it is important to follow policies when engaging with the community.

"Kino-call out po namin ang mga atensyon po ng mga tao na dumidiretso o hindi sumusunod po sa itinakdang proseso ng NCIP. Yung proseso kasi ng NCIP ay naka- anchor po yan sa pagkilala ng estado sa mga karapatan ng mga katutubo," Christopher Barcia, Community Development Officer Ill at NCIP Labo, said.

The Manide is the oldest tribe in the Bicol Region and a relative of the Agta or Aeta.

According to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) they call themselves “Kabihug” while their language is called "Manide."