Indigenous Peoples Definition in the Philippines under R.A. 8371

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Which of the following is NOT a common element highlighted in the definition of ICCs or IPs in the Philippines as per R.A. 8371?

Ethnonationalist identity

According to Tedd Gurr's classification, which groups are considered ethnonationalist in the Philippines?

Igorots and Islamized groups in Mindanao

Who is responsible for considering Igorots and Islamized ethnic groups in the Philippines to belong to the IP category?

The NCIP

What is one of the qualifications required for a group to be recognized as an IP according to R.A. 8371 in the Philippines?

Ancestral roots and descent

Which group can be included as ICCs or IPs under R.A. 8371 even if they have been displaced from their ancestral homeland?

Moro

Learn about the definition of Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) or Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the Philippines as outlined in Republic Act 8371. This definition emphasizes elements such as self-identification, ancestral roots and descent, historical continuity, ancestral language and land claim, distinct way of life, non-dominant group status, and aspirations for self-preservation and self-determination.

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