by Maorin Aguilar, JD1 & Athaliah Juanillo, JD1 INTRODUCTION Indigenous peoples in the Philippines have long endured historical injustices rooted in dispossession of ancestral lands, marginalization from mainstream political and economic structures, and the gradual erosion of their cultural integrity (Republic Act No. 8371, 1997; National Commission on Indigenous Peoples [NCIP], 1998). In response to … Continue reading The Gap Between the Rights and Protections Stipulated by the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997 and Their Actual Implementation in Ancestral Domains
Assessing the Efficacy and Implementation of Republic Act 10121: Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 in the City of Bacolod
by: Josiah D. Su, JD-1 INTRODUCTION Disaster risk reduction (DRR) has emerged as a crucial focus for urban management, especially in regions prone to frequent natural and human-induced hazards. The Philippines, situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire, faces a high risk of disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, floods, and volcanic eruptions. Recognizing the need … Continue reading Assessing the Efficacy and Implementation of Republic Act 10121: Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 in the City of Bacolod
Review and Assessment in the Implementation of R.A. 10601 or otherwise known as “Agri-Fishery Mechanization Act (AFMech Law) in the Province of Negros Occidental
By Jimbo P. Garsula, JD-1 INTRODUCTION As a national mandate in effectively safeguarding the Food Security and Agricultural Productivity of the country, the National Government, through its legislative enacted R. A. 10601 or otherwise known as the Agri-Fishery Mechanization Act (AFMech Law), systematically formulated policies and reforms in the agricultural sectors in promoting Agricultural and … Continue reading Review and Assessment in the Implementation of R.A. 10601 or otherwise known as “Agri-Fishery Mechanization Act (AFMech Law) in the Province of Negros Occidental
Protecting Wonders of Tubbataha Reefs through RA 10067
By Marie Therese M. Espuerta, Juris Doctor 1 Introduction Tubbataha Reef or popularly known as “The Tubbataha National Park” is a protected area of the Philippines located in the middle of the Sulu Sea. It is a unique atoll reef with a very high density of marine species and a pristine coral reef with a … Continue reading Protecting Wonders of Tubbataha Reefs through RA 10067
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