Duterte issues EO giving death benefits for IP mandatory reps

By Prince Golez

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order (EO) giving death and burial benefits to indigenous peoples mandatory representatives (IPMRs) in barangays.

“Pinirmahan po ni Presidente Rodrigo Roa Duterte noong June 18 ang Executive Order No. 139 na nagbibigay ng awtoridad ng pagbibigay ng death at burial benefits sa indigenous peoples mandatory representatives or IPMRs sa mga barangay,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced Monday.

In filing EO 139, Duterte instructed the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to determine the amount necessary to cover the payment of the death and burial benefits of IPMRs.

“Inatasan ang DILG na makipag-ugnayan sa Department of Budget and Management at National Commission on Indigenous Peoples na alamin ang kinakailangang amount para ma-cover ang payment ng death and burial benefits ng IPMRs sa barangays na namatay during their term of office at isama ito sa annual budget proposal subject sa regular budgeting process,” said Roque.

Republic Act 8371 mandates the mandatory representation of IPs in all policymaking bodies and in local legislative councils.

IPMRs shall focus on representation of the collective interests of IPs and ensure support for the sustained constitution and operations of the Indigenous Peoples Consultative Body in their respective areas of jurisdiction, the law said.

They must also maintain the development and practice of IPs traditional leadership titles and structures, justice systems, conflict resolution institutions, and peace building mechanisms and processes that are compatible with the national legal system and with internationally recognized human rights.

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