10/12/2019 E-Library - Information At Your Fingertips: Printer Friendly Sereno, C. J., Carpio, Velasco, Jr., Leonardo-De Castro, Bersamin, Del Castillo, Mendoza, Reyes, Perlas-Bernabe, Jardeleza, Caguioa, Martires, and Tijam, JJ., concur. Leonen, J., See separate concurring opinion. NOTICE OF JUDGMENT Sirs/Mesdames: Please take notice that on April 18, 2017 a Decision/Resolution, copy attached herewith, was rendered by the Supreme Court in the above-entitled case, the original of which was received by this Office on June 13, 2017 at 2:10 p.m. Very truly yours, (SGD) FELIPA G. BORLONGANANAMA Clerk of Court [1] 149 Phil. 137 (1971). [2] 158 Phil. 322 (1974). [3] 159 Phil. 859 (1975). [4] 147 Phil. 488 (1971). [5] 149 Phil. 358 (1971). [6] Section 66. Jurisdiction of the NCIP. - The NCIP, through its regional offices, shall have jurisdiction over all claims and disputes involving rights of ICC/IPs: Provided, however, that no such dispute shall be brought to the NCIP unless the parties have exhausted all remedies provided under their customary laws. For this purpose, a certification shall be issued by the Council of Elder/Leaders who partidpated in the attempt to settle the dispute that the same has not been resolved, which certification shall be a condition precedent to the filing of a petition with the NCIP. [7] Section 65. Primacy of Customary Laws and Practices. - When disputes involve ICCs/IPs, customary laws and practices shall be used in resolving the dispute. [8] Section 46. Offices within the NCIP. - The NCIP shall have the following offices which shall be responsible for the implementation of the policies hereinafter provided: elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocsfriendly/1/63044 22/32