Committee on CULTURAL COMMUNITIES AND MUSLIM AFFAIRS
MULTI-FAITH PRAYER AND QUIET ROOMS ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES
The Multi-Faith Prayer and Quiet Rooms Act mandates the establishment of designated spaces for prayer and quiet reflection in public offices and certain public-facing establishments across the Philippines.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 8371 (THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS ACT)
This bill amends the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 to ensure that Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples receive a share of the revenue generated from natural resources within their ancestral domains.
THE NATIONAL ICCA REGISTRY
This bill establishes the National Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples Community Conserved Territories and Areas Registry, recognizing and protecting the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) over their ancestral domains and territories.
TRADITIONAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES ACT
The Traditional Property Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act aims to protect the traditional property rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines by recognizing their collective ownership of cultural expressions, knowledge, and practices. It establishes a system for the protection and management of these rights, requiring free, prior, and informed consent for any use of their cultural property and prescribing penalties for unauthorized use.
MUSLIM PRAYER ROOMS IN ALL PUBLIC OFFICES AND ESTABLISHMENTS
This bill mandates the establishment of Muslim prayer rooms in all public offices and establishments across the Philippines to support the religious practices of Muslim citizens.
TRADITIONAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES ACT
The Traditional Property Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act aims to protect the traditional cultural heritage and property rights of Indigenous peoples in the Philippines, ensuring their rights are recognized and safeguarded.
INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (ICCS/IPS)
This bill aims to recognize Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) and their community conserved territories and areas (ICCAs). It establishes a National ICCA Registry to document these areas and appropriates funds for its implementation.
AMENDING R.A NO. 8371 (THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS ACT OF 1997)
This bill amends the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 to ensure that Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) receive a 5% share of net revenues from natural resources within their territories.
AMENDING ART. 1 SEC 5 OF R.A. NO. 9997 (NATIONAL COMMISSION ON MUSLIM FILIPINOS)
This bill amends the composition of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos by adding a representative from the Balik-Islam sector, ensuring diverse representation within the Commission.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 9997 (NATIONAL COMMISSION ON MUSLIM FILIPINOS ACT)
This bill aims to improve services for Muslim Filipino pilgrims by privatizing the annual Hajj pilgrimage, amending the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Act to shift responsibilities from the Commission to private travel service providers.
INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY CONSERVED TERRITORIES AND AREAS ACT
The Indigenous Community Conserved Territories and Areas Act aims to recognize and support the territories and areas conserved by Indigenous Peoples and Cultural Communities in the Philippines. It establishes a National Indigenous Community Conserved Areas Registry and provides for the protection and governance of these areas by Indigenous communities.
PHILIPPINE UNIFIED HALAL CERTIFICATION ACT
The Philippine Unified Halal Certification Act aims to establish a unified certification system for halal products, processes, and services in the Philippines, ensuring compliance with Islamic principles and enhancing the marketability of halal products.
AMENDING R. A. NO. 8371 (THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS ACT OF1997)
This bill aims to amend the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 by adding a provision that grants Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples a 5% share of net revenues from natural resources within their territories.
MUSLIM PRAYER ROOM ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES
The Muslim Prayer Room Act mandates the establishment of designated prayer rooms for Muslims in all public offices and establishments across the Philippines, ensuring that Muslim citizens have appropriate spaces to perform their daily prayers.