Philippines: Legarda Commends DILG On Indigenous Peoples' Representation

Philippines: Legarda Commends DILG On Indigenous Peoples' Representation Senator Loren Legarda cited a recent directive on the representation of indigenous peoples (IPs) in local government units (LGUs) as she pushed for the passage of proposed measures that seek to provide equal opportunities to members of indigenous cultural communities (ICC). Legarda commended the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) for issuing Memorandum Circular 2010-119, which requires all LGUs to...

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