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PHILIPPINE RICE TERRACES By: Giovanni B. Reyes Secretary – General, KASAPI. “Possessed and utilized since time immemorial under claims of ownership including residential lots, rice terraces or paddies.. . ” Sec. 3 (b) RA 8371. THE DAP-AY Ritual, Political and Judicial Center
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PHILIPPINE RICE TERRACES By: Giovanni B. Reyes Secretary – General, KASAPI
“Possessed and utilized since time immemorial under claims of ownership including residential lots, rice terraces or paddies...” Sec. 3 (b) RA 8371
THE DAP-AY Ritual, Political and Judicial Center Sets Agricultural Calendar Council of Elders, Wisdom, Natural Justice, Primacy of customary law Decisions backed by indigenous knowledge
High degree of continuity from pre-Conquest culture. Life cycle around the rice world is biodiversity at its pristine best.
CROSS SITE VISITS: Learning from experiences in conservation practice Adopting lessons and strengths Contribute to Aichi Targets and ICCA objectives