Republic of the Philippines

Province of Palawan

OFFICE OF THE MASICAMPO

Masicampo Ruben C. Joya is the 18th Masicampo of Palawan and currently on his 11th year of incumbency.
Considered as the highest titular head and a supreme judge to the cultural communities of the Province, his ancestry
was traced by Dr. Robert Bradford Fox while working with the National Museum during his research in Palawan. His
title and position was not only anthropologically established but he and his people continue to strive towards cultural
preservation and protection. With the support of the cultural communities of the province, Masicampo Joya
continuously strengthens Palawan’s cultural heritage.

January 9, 2018

DR. LITA B. SOPSOP AND CO.

Western Philippines University
Fellow Advocates for the Environment
San Juan, Aborlan, Palawan

Dear Ma’am Lita,

Greetings!

In behalf of the cultural communities in the Province of Palawan represented by traditional

leaders from the Tagbanua and Pala’wan Tribe, it is an honor to invite you to share some insights
regarding the issues of logging, mining, quarry and the eco-social aspect of their interrelation with the
duties of Indigenous People’s leaders being the guardians of environment.

This is in line with the training/seminar to be conducted by this office dealing with cultural
revival in affording protection to the hierarchy of traditional leadership structure. This event will take
place at Masicampo Ruben Joya Tribal Hall, Bgy. Tagpait, Cor. National Highway, Aborlan, Palawan on
January 15-16, commencing at 3:00 PM.

Upon your approval, this office will allocate two hours for your presentation and to include the
question hour.

We believe that your insights will be an eye-opener among us and will serve as critical tool in
formulating vital policies in our domain.

For your kind consideration and approval. Thank you and more power.

Very Truly Yours,

RUBEN C. JOYA SR.

18th Masicampo
Indigenous Cultural Communities
Poblacion, Aborlan, Palawan