00:00 The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, or NCIP, addressed key issues related to the rights and opportunities of Filipino indigenous people
00:09 in a milestone speech to United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan.
00:13 The discussion focused on the challenges faced by indigenous communities, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and protecting their rights as outlined in the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act or Republic Act 8371.
00:27 The NCIP highlighted improvements in the quality of life for indigenous populations, attributing these positive changes to the IPRA.
00:36 According to the latest NCIP data, the indigenous population in the country is estimated to be around 14 million, constituting 10 to 15 percent of the total population.
00:47 In this law, all the activities of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples are based on the appropriate needs of our Filipino indigenous people.
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