We need training. We need help of the CHR because the NCIP directors that used to help us are also inclined with the politicians. We, IPMRs should learn what IPRA Law is about. COUNTERPARTS (A Response from IPs) Give all support by:  Proper information  Materials and documentation  Cooperation  Security while conducting the inquiry “ Issue of entry of non-IPs with - Vested interest/ personal interest - Oligarch people and; - Political war lords... If this thing happens, we will have no control over our own land in the future. POLICY GROUP Rapporteur: Ms. Grace C. Batanes Members: NAPC (National Anti-Poverty Commission), NCIP (National Commission on Indigenous Peoples), NEDA (National Economic and Development Authority) and Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) I. IP Observatory general comments NAPC  Can give updates on the status of the different tribes  IP Projects being implemented and monitored  Linked BUB portal/ linked to DBM PSA  Provides most recent information on IP profile (demographic + socioeconomic) NCIP  Help government in promoting and protecting rights of IPs  To conduct independent investigations on complains against NCIP – it is good to have an independent investigative body for complaints 78