Philippines: Basilan Welcomes 13 New Indigenous Peoples' Representatives In The Province

Philippines: Basilan Welcomes 13 New Indigenous Peoples' Representatives In The Province   Pursuant to the provision of Republic Act 8371 or the Indigenous Peoples Right Act of 1997 (IPRA), the Local Government of Basilan welcomes 13 new lawmakers who will comprise IP representation in the province.   The National Commission on Indigenous People, based on their implementing rules and regulation, provides that the ICCs/IPs shall be provided the mandatory representation in all policy- making...

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