ensure that ICCs/IPs’ culture, traditions, and institutions are considered in the formulation and application of said agencies national programs, plans and policies. Section 6. Right to Establish and Control Educational and Learning Systems. To enable the ICCs/IPs to exercise their right to establish and control their educational systems and institutions, the NCIP shall establish a program to support the following: a) Establish, maintain and support a complete, adequate and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the ICCs/ IPs particularly their children and young people; b) Develop and implement school curricula for all levels relevant to the IPs/ICCs using their language, learning systems, histories and culture without compromising quality of education and building the indigenous children’s capacity to compete for higher education; c) Encourage indigenous learning as well as self-learning, independent, out-of school study programs, school of heritage and living traditions that nurture cultural integrity and diversity and that responds to the needs of IP communities; d) Provide adult indigenous peoples with skills needed for civic efficiency and productivity; and e) Establish processes and implement affirmative action in the employment of indigenous teachers in schools within indigenous peoples communities and assist indigenous teachers in their professional advancement as this relate to the protection, promotion and protection of IP rights. Section 7. Recognition of Cultural Diversity. The NCIP, in coordination with concerned government line agencies shall ensure that the dignity and diversity of the cultures, traditions, histories and aspirations of the indigenous peoples are appropriately reflected in all forms of education, public information, public services, cultural-exchange programs. In particular, the NCIP shall work closely with the State-owned media to ensure that the ICCs/IPs’ cultural diversity are reflected and presented within the proper context. The NCIP in consultation with ICCs/IPs shall take effective measures to promote affirmative action to systematically eradicate prejudice and discrimination against indigenous peoples and engender understanding and unity among ICCs/IPs and all segments of society. The ICCs/IPs diverse cultures, traditions and beliefs shall not be allowed to sow divisiveness and disunity among them. Through the IP Desks in government line agencies, the NCIP shall ensure that all policies, programs and services shall promote the recognition and respect for ICCs/IPs’ cultural diversity. Section 8. Recognition of Customary Laws and Practices Governing Civil Relations. Marriage as an inviolable social institution shall be protected. Marriages performed in accordance with customary laws, rites, traditions and practices shall be recognized as valid. As proof of marriage, the testimony of authorized community elders or authorities of traditional sociopolitical structures shall be recognized as evidence of marriage for purposes of registration. Accordingly, the NCIP shall coordinate with the Office of the Civil Registrar General (OCRG) to establish an appropriate procedure for the registration of marriages performed under customary laws to include, among others, the following: a) System of facilitating early and late registration of marriages performed under Customary Laws the OCRG shall issue guidelines to their local offices for this purpose; b) The OCRG Certificate of Marriage forms for use of authorized tribal leaders/elders solemnizing marriages under Customary Laws shall be translated in the language understood by both parties; c) The NCIP, in consultation and coordination with ICCs/IPs, shall cause the registration and regular update of a list of those authorized to solemnize marriages according to customary laws; and Page 23