The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples received the appointment of Atty. Rhodex P. Valenciano as the Commissioner for Region III and Rest of Luzon, also included are three Director IV appointed namely: Atty. Atanacio D. Addog (Region 1), Atty. Harriet N. Abyadang (Region 2) and Mr. Ordonio P. Rocero, Jr (Region 13). Noteworthy and pride of NCIP that these appointed officials rose from the ranks and were given the opportunity to lead and assume their duties and responsibilities bestowed upon them with integrity, loyalty, and to the best of their stock knowledge and capability.