Refworld | Philippines: Act No. 8371 of 1997, an act to recognize, protect and promote the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities/ Indigenous Peoples, creating a national Commission on Indigenous Peoples, establishing Implementing Mechanisms, appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes.

Title	Philippines: Act No. 8371 of 1997, an act to recognize, protect and promote the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities/ Indigenous Peoples, creating a national Commission on Indigenous Peoples, establishing Implementing Mechanisms, appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes.
Publisher	National Legislative Bodies / National Authorities
Publication Date	28 July 1997
Country	Philippines
Topics	Indigenous persons
Cite as	Philippines: Act No. 8371 of 1997, an act to recognize, protect and promote the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities/ Indigenous Peoples, creating a national Commission on Indigenous Peoples, establishing Implementing Mechanisms, appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes. [Philippines], 28 July 1997, available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/4c3f2eca2.html [accessed 22 September 2016]
Comments	Unofficial transcript. This Act, which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1728 and House Bill No. 9125 was finally passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on October 22, 1997. Approved: Oct 29 1997.
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