NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session
24 NOV-5 P2 :0a
SENATE 
S. B. No. S869
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Introduced by Senator Robinhood Padilla
AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8371 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 'THE 
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS ACT OF 1997"
Article II, Section 22 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution declares that, 'The 
State recognizes and promotes the rights of indigenous cultural communities within 
the framework of national unity and development." Further, Article XIV, Section 17 
states that, 'The State shall recognize, respect, and protect the rights of indigenous 
cultural communities to preserve the development of their cultures, traditions and 
institutions. It shall consider these rights in the formulation of national plans and 
policies."
Along with this constitutional mandate. Republic Act No. 8371, also known as 
the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of 1997 (IRPA) was formally enacted on 29 October 
1997. This legislation was established with the primary purpose of recognizing, 
protecting, and promoting the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) and 
Indigenous Peoples (IPs) In the Philippines.
IPRA serves as a foundational legal framework aimed at ensuring the respect, 
preservation, and promotion of the rights, cultural heritage, and traditional practices 
of Indigenous groups. It also outlines measures for the empowerment of ICCs and 
IPs, facilitating their involvement In decision-making processes that affect their lands, 
resources, and rights.


The law, however, does not include a specific provision detailing the 
mechanisms or framework for the distribution of revenues generated from natural 
resources located within the territories of Indigenous Cultural Communities.
The right of Indigenous communities to access natural resources and the 
revenues derived therefrom is fundamental and must be recognized and respected.
To safeguard against potential abuses in the exploitation of natural resources 
within the territories of IPs and ICCs, this proposed amendment seeks to establish 
clear and enforceable entitlements for our Indigenous brothers and sisters.
In light of these considerations, the prompt enactment of this bill is strongly 
recommended.
ROBINHOOD C. PADILLA
Senator


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session
24 NOV-5 P2:08
SENATE
S. No. 2869
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Introduced by Senator Robinhood Padilla
AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8371 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE 
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS ACT OF 1997"
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:
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Section 1. A new Section 58 shall be added to Republic Act No. 8371 otherwise
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known as " The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of1997', to read as follows:
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"SEC. 58. SHARE OF THE INDIGENOUS CULTURAL
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COMMUNITIES AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (ICCs/IPs). - ICCs/IPs
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SHALL HAVE FIVE PERCENT (5%) SHARE OF THE NET REVENUES
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GENERATED FROM THE EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND
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UTILIZATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING NATURAL GAS
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PROJECTS, FOUND WITHIN THE TERRITORIES COVERED BY A
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NATIVE, TRADITIONAL, OR CUSTOMARY TITLE IN THEIR FAVOR.
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Sec. 2. Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Act shall be held
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unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions not otherwise affected shall remain in
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full force and effect.


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Sec. 3. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, orders, issuances, and rules and
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regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby
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repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 4. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
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circulation.
Approved,