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    The document discusses two organic acts that were passed to establish autonomy in the Cordillera region of the Philippines but were ultimately rejected in plebiscites. The first organic act (RA 6766) was passed in 1989 but rejected in a 1990 plebiscite with only Ifugao province voting yes. The second organic act (RA 8438) was passed in 1997 but also rejected, with only Apayao province voting yes in 1998. There are several cited reasons for why Cordillerans rejected the acts, including disinformation campaigns and a short campaign period. Whether those reasons hold true or not, it seems clear the Cordillerans were not ready for autonomy based on the plebiscite results.

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    The document discusses two organic acts that were passed to establish autonomy in the Cordillera region of the Philippines but were ultimately rejected in plebiscites. The first organic act (RA 6766) was passed in 1989 but rejected in a 1990 plebiscite with only Ifugao province voting yes. The second organic act (RA 8438) was passed in 1997 but also rejected, with only Apayao province voting yes in 1998. There are several cited reasons for why Cordillerans rejected the acts, including disinformation campaigns and a short campaign period. Whether those reasons hold true or not, it seems clear the Cordillerans were not ready for autonomy based on the plebiscite results.

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    Cordillera Autonomy

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    The document discusses two organic acts that were passed to establish autonomy in the Cordillera region of the Philippines but were ultimately rejected in plebiscites. The first organic act (RA 6766) was passed in 1989 but rejected in a 1990 plebiscite with only Ifugao province voting yes. The second organic act (RA 8438) was passed in 1997 but also rejected, with only Apayao province voting yes in 1998. There are several cited reasons for why Cordillerans rejected the acts, including disinformation campaigns and a short campaign period. Whether those reasons hold true or not, it seems clear the Cordillerans were not ready for autonomy based on the plebiscite results.

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    CORDILLERA AUTONOMY

    R.A. 6766 & R.A. 8438


    On July 15, 1987, amidst the protest from Cordillera People’s Alliance (CPA),
    Cordillera Broad Coalition (CBC) and private individuals, President Aquino signed
    Executive Order No. 220 of 1987 establishing the Cordillera Administrative. After which,
    the Philippine Congress enacted Republic Act 6658 in June 10, 1988 creating the Cordillera
    Consultative Commission. The Commission was tasked to assist Congress in their
    formulation of Organic Act for Cordillera autonomy.

    Sixteen months upon issuance of RA 6658, Congress passed RA 6766 or the first
    Organic Act for the Creation of Cordillera Autonomy which was duly approved on October
    23, 1989. However, the Organic Act was rejected during the plebiscite in January 30,1990.
    Only the province of Ifugao voted "Yes". All the other provinces of Abra, Benguet, Kalinga-
    Apayao, Mountain Province and the chartered city of Baguio gave a resounding "No".

    The second organic act, RA 8438 or An Act to Establish the Cordillera Autonomous
    Region was passed in December 22, 1997 and submitted for referendum in March 7, 1998.
    This time, only the province of Apayao (which was then separated from Kalinga in 1995)
    gave the "Yes" vote. Ifugao, who voted affirmatively in the 1990 plebiscite reversed to "No".

    There are lots of reasons cited why Cordillerans rejected the two organic acts -
    disinformation/misinformation, misappropriation of campaign funds, very short campaign
    period - to name a few. Whether those were true or not, it is very clear that the Cordillerans
    were not yet ready for autonomy or maybe, they don't want any autonomy after all.

    It is very intriguing that such lengths be taken to create an Autonomous Cordillera.


    Autonomy advocates believe achieving self-governance is the best option to help the people
    move out from the shackles of poverty. However, most Cordillerans do not share the same
    sentiments or rather could not correlate both. Albeit, I believe that if the proper approach
    to the matter be taken, Autonomy could be realized as much more than a dream.

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