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1.16 Implementation of Philippine Laws and Policies
1.16 Implementation of Philippine Laws and Policies
Sept.
1997 The House of Representatives finally approved
the bill.
Oct.
President Fidel V. Ramos signed and making it
1997 Republic Act No. 8371 Indigenous People's Rights
Act of 1997 which aims to "Recognize, Protect and
Promote the Rights of Indigenous cultural
Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPS) and for
other Purposes."
What is the importance of IPRA law?