This study sought to determine the pupils demographic profile as to their tribal group, parents highest educational attainment, and familys average monthly income identify the pupils reading comprehension performance in Filipino categorized as Independent, Instructional, and Frustration find the relationship between the demographic profile of IP pupils and their reading performance in Filipino and craft a reading intervention plan based on the result of the study. The study made use of the descriptive correlational research design which included quantitative method in the analysis of data gathered. In organizing the data, this study also used frequency and percentage distribution and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient to determine the relationships between the demographic profile of IP pupils and the extent of reading performance in Filipino. Results revealed that there are more Higaonon than Manobo among the respondents. More of them are in Instructional level in their reading performance and second which ought to be given attention are in the Frustration level. Pupils demographic profile and reading performance were found to be significant and correlated. With this result, an Intervention Program is introduced in this study to improve the reading comprehension of the IP pupils and the teaching-learning process of teachers. Demographic profile of the IP should not be the hindrance for pupils reading performance. May it Higaonon or other tribal group, it is helpful to implement Reading Intervention Plan in their respective schools.

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