MAITUM, Sarangani (June 2, 2022) – Timuay Jaime James Ramirez, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples provincial officer, addresses the Lumads, Muslims, and Christian residents of Maitum in his message on May 30 during the Tri-People Day in celebration of Maitum’s 21st Binuyugan Festival. With the theme “Strengthening the Journey of the Tri-people towards Peace, Integrity, and Sustainable Development,” Ramirez encouraged the Maitumians to “destroy the walls of division for the town to attain peace.” “It is only with peace that we can have development,” Ramirez said. (Jake Narte-Jori Mae Samillano/SARANGANI PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE)