5.1. Freedom of ICCs/IPs to Pursue Economic, Social and Cultural
Development. In the pursuit of economic, cultural and social
development, the ICCs/IPs shall decide on all programs, policies,
plans and projects within the ancestral domain and prioritize the
same. In consonance herewith, the ICCs/IPs can formulate a
sustainable development and protection plan for their ancestral
domain in any form, provided that it contains the basic components
as provided under Article II of these guidelines. As such, members of
ICCs/IPs in the ancestral domain must give their consent in
accordance to customs and traditions, and they shall participate in
the planning process.
5.2. Fulf'"tllment of Responsibility to Future Generations. The
ancestral domain is owned by the race and the responsibility of the
current generation of ICCs/IPs to sustainably manage and protect
their ancestral domains in order to preserve the options for future
generations is enormous and cannot be ignored. In the management
of the ancestral domain, due consideration must be given to the
resources as well as conflict management systems, indigenous
knowledge, systems and practices, and peace building mechanisms
and institutions of the ICCsfiPs.
5.3. Interdependence. The ancestral domain and all resources found
therein cannot be separated from the culture, social, and economic
systems, indigenous governance system and the benefits derived
therefrom.
5.4. Just and Equitable Sharing of Benefits.
All resources and
benefits derived from the management of land and resources within
their ancestral domain shall be fairly allocated among IC/IP
communities as determined in the benefit sharing schemes reflected
in the community rules of the said ADSDPP.
5.5. Comprehensive. The sustainability of development and protection
of ancestral domains shall be holistic and all-inclusive of all the
aspects of the life and environment of ICCs/IPs.
Section 6. Definition of Terms. The terms and phrases defined under Section
3 (a) to (p) of R.A. 8371 and Rule II (a) to (z) of the Implementing Rules and
Regulations shall be given the same meanings when used herein and in
addition thereto:
6.1. Ancestral Domains Sustainable Development and Protection
Plan (ADSPP)- refers to the consolidation of the plans of ICCs/IPs
within an ancestral domain for the sustainable management and
development of their land and natural resources as well as the
development of human and cultural resources based on their
indigenous knowledge, systems and practices. Such plan shall be
the basis of the Five Year Master Plan for ICCs/IPs.
6.2. Ecology- is the scientific study of the distributions, abundance and
relations
of
organisms
and
their
interactions
with
the environment. Ecology includes the study of plant and animal
populations, plant and animal communities and ecosystems.
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