Tag: NCIP
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New Agreement Signed to Safeguard Indigenous Rights in Bangsamoro
In a significant move to bolster the rights of indigenous peoples, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the Bangsamoro’s Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MIPA) have formalized a memorandum of agreement (MOA). This development was announced by Carlito Galvez Jr., the Secretary of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and…
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New Agreement Aims to Safeguard Indigenous Rights in Bangsamoro
In a significant move to bolster the rights of indigenous peoples (IPs) in the Bangsamoro region, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the Bangsamoro’s Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MIPA) have formalized a memorandum of agreement (MOA). This development was announced by Carlito Galvez Jr., the Secretary of the Office of the Presidential…
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Supreme Court Upholds Baguio’s Exemption from Indigenous Peoples Rights Act
The Supreme Court has solidified Baguio City’s exemption from the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997, rejecting a motion for reconsideration from the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the heirs of Joan Gorio and Lauro Carante. The court’s decision, which was initially made on July 11, 2023, and upheld recently, states that…
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