In the same post, Cayawan tagged the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MIPA) in the Bangsamoro region. “The displacement of the Badjao [Sama-Bajau] from their ancestral seas and natural homes has forced many of them into the streets, stripped of their dignity. He urged fellow indigenous peoples and allies to report online accounts promoting the trend. “What is circulating online as the so-called ‘Badjao Outfit’ trend is not cultural appreciation. The group reminded the public that the Sama-Bajau are among the most vulnerable indigenous communities in the Philippines.