Primacy of Customary Laws and Practices.
Section 65
SEC. 65. Primacy of Customary Laws and Practices. – When disputes involve ICCs/IPs, customary laws and practices shall be used to resolve the dispute.
RA 8371 Section 65
RA 8371 Section 65
Other provisions in CHAPTER VII NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (NCIP)
- Section 60: Exemption from Taxes.
- Section 61: Temporary Requisition Powers.
- Section 62: Resolution of Conflicts.
- Section 63: Applicable Laws.
- Section 64: Remedial Measures.
- Section 66: Jurisdiction of the NCIP.
- Section 67: Appeals to the Court of Appeals.
- Section 68: Execution of Decisions, Awards, Orders.
- Section 69: Quasi-Judicial Powers of the NCIP.
- Section 70: No Restraining Order or Preliminary Injunction.
CitationRA 8371 Section 65 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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