The Boracay Ati Tribal Organization (BATO) is the first and only recognized Indigenous Peoples’ organization on Boracay Island, established in 1997 to unite the Ati community and advocate for their rights, culture, and ancestral land. Located in Ati Village, Barangay Manoc-Manoc, Malay, Aklan, the group promotes sustainable living while preserving traditional beliefs, values, and their native Inati language. Under the leadership of Chieftain Dela Supetran Justo, BATO has achieved major milestones, including securing ancestral domain and land titles, founding the Bihasin Heritage Center, and establishing the Tubuanan Learning Center for Ati children. The organization actively engages in environmental protection, livelihood ...