PREFINALS - LESSON 2

Question 1

An act recognizes to protect and promote the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities / Indigenous People, creating a National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, establishing mechanisms, appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes.

Answer 1

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8371 of 1997
or the
Indigenous rights act of 1997

Question 2

land occupied, possessed and utilized by individuals, families and clans who are members of the ICCs/IPs since time immemorial, by themselves or through their predecessors-in-interest, under claims of individual or traditional group ownership, continuously, to the present.

Answer 2

Ancestral Lands

Question 3

what are the 10 Right to Ancestral Domains and Lands

Answer 3

-Right to ownership.
-Right to ancestral land.
-Right to develop lands and natural resources.
- Right in case of displacement.
-Right to stay in territories.
-Right in case of displacement.
-Right to regulate entry of migrants.
-Right to safe and clean air and water.
-Right to claim parts of reservation.
-Right to resolve conflict.

Question 4

Freely pursue economic, social & cultural well-being; Free Prior Informed Consent in use of resources therein; Use commonly accepted justice system/conflict resolution institutions/peace building processes/customary laws; Participate in decision-making that may affect them; Mandatory representation in policy-making bodies & local legislative councils; Determine their own priorities; Organize; Granted means to fully develop their institutions & initiatives.

Answer 4

Right to Self-Governance and Empowerment

Question 5

what are the 5 Right to Self-Governance and Empowerment

Answer 5

-Self-governance and self determination.
-Justice system, conflict resolution, institutions, and peace building processes.
-Participation in decision-making.
-Determine and decide priorities for development.
-Tribal barangays

Question 6

what are the 7 Right to Social Justice and Human Rights

Answer 6

-Equal protection and non-discrimination
-Integrated system of education
-Rights during armed conflict
-Equal opportunity and treatment
-Basic Services
-Protection to women, children, and youth
-Discrimination against ICCs / IPs on the terms and conditions of employment and denial of benefits.

Question 7

what are the 6 Rights to Cultural Integrity

Answer 7

-Protection of culture, traditions and institutions. These must be considered in the formulation and application of national plans and policies.
-Access to cultural opportunities.
-Recognition of cultural diversity.
-Practice & revitalize their customs & traditions and the state must protect manifestations thereof.
-Religious, cultural sites & ceremonies; funds for archaeological & historical sites.
-Ownership and recognition of cultural and intellectual rights.