In moving forward of becoming rights-base, even though we have difficulties culturally, one strong recommendation is to strengthen our local base, our local governance, and our decision-making. The critical here is having the right documentation in doing the right thing. “ In moving forward of becoming rights-base, even though there are difficulties culturally one strong recommendation is to strengthen our local base, our local governance, and our decision-making. The critical here is having the right documentation in doing the right thing. IPMRs REGION II (BATANES, CAGAYAN, ISABELA, NUEVA VISCAYA, QUIRINO) Rapporteur: Mr. Victor L. Gandingan, IPMR Quezon IPMR Experiences and Insights What are the current situation of IP Communities in your area in terms of protecting and fulfilling their rights to development? 1. Human Rights Situation of IPs in our Locality/ AD I.1. Inadequate information and implementation of IPRA and other related IP Rights; I.1.1. Majority of IPs/ICCs and non IPs are not aware on their rights I.1.2. Inadequate funds, materials, and personnel capacity to conduct IEC I.1.3. Some concern personnel/ agencies are not sincere ( not interested/ don’t want to understand/ ignore) to imposed IP/ICC laws, policies, plans and programs I.1.4. Discrimination in terms of employment and other benefits / privileges 45