10 Questions
What was the purpose of the ad hoc coordinating body mentioned in the text?
To promote the integration of IPs' rights into the new Constitution
According to Bishop Bacani, what is the primary focus when discussing the rights of indigenous cultural communities and national development policies?
Balancing the interests of both parties
How did Mr. Bennagen suggest resolving conflicts between national law and customary law?
Maintaining a balance between the interests provided in both laws
What did Mr. Suarez inquire about regarding Congress and customary laws?
Whether Congress is obliged to codify customary laws
According to Mr. Bennagen, can the State apply customary laws to property rights without congressional action?
Yes, the State can apply customary laws without Congress
What international group established a Working Group on Indigenous Populations (WGIP) in 1982?
United Nations
During the 1986 EDSA revolution, what change occurred within the ranks of the social movement?
Some chose to engage in advocacy work with the state.
What did a major segment of the social movement hope to achieve by participating in the processes leading to a new constitution?
Incorporating amendments to benefit Indigenous Populations (IPs)
What did some social groups do after realizing the need to revise their strategy during the 1986 EDSA revolution?
Engage in advocacy work with the state
What happened to some groups that maintained a wait-and-see attitude regarding supporting the IP agenda?
Their ranks would ultimately be fragmented as they had to make definite choices.
Learn about the support received by indigenous peoples during the final years of the Marcos dictatorship, both domestically and internationally, including actions taken by the United Nations and the International Labor Organization (ILO).
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