82 Another highlight was the awarding of three (3) registered CADT of the following ICCs/IPs: a) Ata Indigenous Community with 103,610.45555 hectares; b) Bagobo Clata Indigenous Community; and c) B’laan and Tagakaulo ICCs of Malita, Davao del Sur. Another significant activity is the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between NCIP and the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) issued by the NCIP and the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA). The testimonials of the two (2) Topnotchers who were recipient of the Educational Assistance Program. Another is the sharing of best practices of selected IPMRs from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao which served as inspiration to all. That there is hope in achieving success with perseverance and hard work. Awards were given NCIP Regional Offices with exemplary performance was likewise highlighted in the activity.