Mr. Guco, IPMR Romblon: Do you have prescriptive period time for this? Ms. Moreno, NHA: Our Gen. Manager served and signed last August 31, 2011 and it is still in effect. It is valid until now. Mr. Quioang, IPMR Ilocos Sur: Clarification for NCIP, we are not saying that they did not do their job in performing the information-dissemination about the IPRA Law in Region I, although they do not have budget [as they say]. It is the LGU that has a problem not the NCIP. Dr. Basas, CHR: This is in particular with Region IV – lack of access for legal assistance [referring to PAO], what is the specific project and program so we can finalize this? Mr. Guco, IPMR Romblon: We had a rape case, to seek legal assistance he will go to PAO; the problem is the will of justice for the indigents. Mr. Cabonegro, CHR: This is a regular support of PAO for consideration. Asec. Abuan, DoLE: I came from PAO long time ago, we have weak justice system – this is not only for PAO against Indigenous Peoples. This applies for all. We do not have to point out to the government programs alone. After hearing the presentations, IPs is not totally oppressed; I want to be an IP too. “ We know that there are problems in our judicial system, everyone is affected. However, during the past there are historical discrimination and injustices for the IPs; that is why they were given this kind of preferences. Mr. Cabonegro, CHR: We know that there are problems in our judicial system, everyone is affected. However, during the past there are historical discrimination and injustices for the IPs; that is why they were given this kind of preferences. The IPRA law is giving way to answer these injustices which will look like there is a special treatment for the IPs. Mr. Apayyo, IPMR Ilocos Sur: Suggestion for Region IV – we can share best practices that you can adopt in your area. IPRA law gives us the way to settle our differences. We settle crimes in the community on our own – whatever we are doing is already recognized by the law. We have to assert this. You have to make your own judicial system in your area. Comm. Wandag, NCIP: In my introduction, we are gearing towards IP right to development. As part of our ways forward we will have a massive 52

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