Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act Quiz
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Short Title. — This ______ shall be known as “The Indigenous Peoples’ Rights ______ of 1997”

Act

The State shall recognize and promote the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) hereunder enumerated within the framework of the Constitution: a) The State shall recognize and promote the rights of ICCs/IPs within the framework of national unity and development; b) The State shall protect the rights of ICCs/IPs to their ancestral domains to ensure their economic, social and cultural well being and shall recognize the ______ of customary laws governing property rights or relations in determining the

applicability

CREATING A NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, ESTABLISHING IMPLEMENTING MECHANISMS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSESCHAPTER IGeneral Provisions SECTION 1

communities

SECTION 2. Declaration of State Policies. — The State shall recognize and promote all the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) hereunder enumerated within the framework of the Constitution

<p>policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

AN ACT TO RECOGNIZE, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES/INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

<p>act</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the short title of Republic Act No. 8371?

<p>The Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Republic Act No. 8371?

<p>To recognize, protect and promote the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the State's responsibility towards Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) according to the act?

<p>To recognize and promote their rights within the framework of national unity and development, and to protect their rights to their ancestral domains for their economic, social, and cultural well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the act recognize in terms of property rights or relations for Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs)?

<p>The applicability of customary laws governing property rights or relations in determining their rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of creating a National Commission on Indigenous Peoples according to Republic Act No. 8371?

<p>To establish implementing mechanisms, appropriate funds, and promote the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the short title of Republic Act No. 8371?

<p>The Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 2, what is the State's responsibility towards Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs)?

<p>The State shall recognize and promote the rights of ICCs/IPs within the framework of national unity and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the State's obligation regarding the ancestral domains of ICCs/IPs?

<p>The State shall protect the rights of ICCs/IPs to their ancestral domains to ensure their economic, social and cultural well being</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the State recognize in determining property rights or relations of ICCs/IPs?

<p>The State shall recognize the applicability of customary laws governing property rights or relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of Republic Act No. 8371?

<p>To recognize, protect and promote the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Republic Act No. 8371: The Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of 1997

  • This Act is also known as "The Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of 1997"
  • The State recognizes and promotes the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) within the framework of national unity and development
  • The State protects the rights of ICCs/IPs to their ancestral domains to ensure their economic, social, and cultural well-being
  • Customary laws governing property rights or relations are recognized in determining the rights of ICCs/IPs
  • The Act aims to promote national unity and development while recognizing the rights of ICCs/IPs

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Test your knowledge on the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of the Philippines with this quiz. Learn about the provisions, rights, and protections for indigenous cultural communities and indigenous peoples as outlined in Republic Act No. 8371.

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