04/02/2020 E-Library - Information At Your Fingertips: Printer Friendly Article 12. A custom must be proved as a fact, according to the rules of evidence. [180] The Civil Code provides: Article 11. Customs which are contrary to law, public order or public policy shall not be countenanced.180 [181] R.A. No. 7160 reads: Sec. 399. Lupong Tagapamayapa. xxx (f) In barangays where majority of the inhabitants are members of indigenous peoples, local systems of settling disputes of indigenous peoples, local systems of settling disputes through their councils of datus or elders shall be recognized without prejudice to the applicable provisions of this Code. [182] Sec. 38, R.A. 8371. [183] Secs. 44 (a), (b), (c),(d), (f), (g), (h), (I), (j), (k), (l), (m), (n), (p), (q), R.A. 8371. [184] Sec. 44 (o), R.A. 8371. [185] Secs. 44 (e), 51-54, 62, R.A. 8371. [186] 1 Am Jur 2d, Administrative Law, § 55. [187] Sec. 62, R.A. 8371. [188] Sec. 17. The President shall have control of all the executive departments, bureaus, and offices. He shall ensure that the laws be faithfully executed. [189] Sec. 44 (f), R.A. 8371. [190] Sec. 44 (g), R.A, 8371. [191] Sec. 44 (j), R.A. 8371. [192] Sec. 44 (p), R.A. 8371. [193] Sec. 40, R.A. 8371. [194] Sec. 42, R.A. 8371. [195] Supra note 75. [196] R.A. 7076. elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocsfriendly/1/36882 129/148