Philippines: DILG, NCIP Sets Rules On Representation Of Indigenous Peoples

Philippines: DILG, NCIP Sets Rules On Representation Of Indigenous Peoples   The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the National Commission for Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) has issued guidelines on the representation of Indigenous Peoples in the local sanggunian.   The circular, which contains such guidelines, is issued pursuant to Republic Act 8371, otherwise known as the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997 which recognizes, protects and promotes the rights...

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