Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act (IPRA)

The Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997 is a Philippine law that recognizes and promotes the rights of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) to their ancestral domains, cultures, and governance. It grants IPs the right to own, manage, and conserve their traditional lands and resources, ensuring their communities can develop without losing their identity. The law also respects their cultural practices, languages, and self-governance, aiming to protect their way of life from external threats and exploitation. Overall, IPRA seeks to uphold the dignity, rights, and welfare of Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines.