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What is Constitutionality of Indigenous Peoples Act about?

The Supreme Court case G.R. No. 135385 addresses the constitutionality of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997, affirming its validity and recognizing the rights of indigenous peoples to their ancestral lands. The IPRA is seen as a corrective measure for historical injustices faced by indigenous communities, allowing them ownership and possession of their ancestral domains. The case also highlights the distinction between ancestral domains and public land, emphasizing the unique cultural context

Author

Keziah Eldene Villora

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