Ownership of Resources in the Philippines Constitution
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According to Article XIII of the 1935 Constitution, who can exploit the natural resources of the Philippines?

  • Foreign and Filipino citizens equally
  • Citizens of the Philippines (correct)
  • Foreign corporations
  • Foreign individuals

What was the ownership status of natural resources in the Philippines when it gained independence in 1946?

  • Owned by private individuals
  • Owned by foreign entities
  • Owned by the State (correct)
  • Shared ownership between the State and private individuals

Which administrative order emphasized that 'all forest' in the Philippines were subjected to private rights?

  • Administrative Order No. 11 (Bureau of Forestry, 1970) (correct)
  • Article XIII of the 1935 Constitution
  • Presidential Decree No. 511
  • Magnuson-Stevens Act

Under Presidential Decree No. 511, what was the implication for private rights over forest lands?

<p>Enhanced protection for private rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage ownership was required for corporations exploiting natural resources according to the 1935 Constitution?

<p>60% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence if occupants of ancestral lands fail to file an application to perfect their titles within 10 days?

<p>Their lands will be open for allocation to other deserving applicants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Revised Forestry Code of 1975, what type of land is automatically considered as forest land?

<p>Land with a slope of 18% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What law regulates the exploration and utilization of mineral resources in the Philippines?

<p>Republic Act 7942 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required before ancestral lands can be opened for mining operations?

<p>Prior consent of the indigenous cultural community concerned (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time period given for occupants of ancestral lands to file an application to perfect their titles?

<p>10 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are most ancestral people claiming rights to their lands found within areas with a slope of 18% or over?

<p>These areas are automatically considered forest land (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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