QuestionsQuestions (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1414)
To integrate into the mainstream of Philippine society certain ethnic groups who seek full integration, while at the same time protecting the rights of those who wish to preserve their original lifeways.
They refer to non-Muslim hill tribes referred to under PD No. 719 and other non-Muslim national minorities, whether referred to as National Cultural Minorities or Cultural Communities under other laws.
The Office of the Presidential Assistant on National Minorities (PANAMIN) under the Office of the President, acting for and in behalf of the President in all matters pertaining to National Minorities.
To perform the powers, functions, and duties provided under PD No. 719, incorporating the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 1888 as amended.
Ethnographic research centers and museums necessary for preserving artifacts and other evidences of the lifeways of National Minorities.
Settlements and development projects among National Minorities in furtherance of the government’s declared policy.
It serves as an instrumentality through which assistance from both the government and the private sector (local as well as foreign) may be given, and it may give grants-in-aid out of its appropriation or other funds to cooperating agencies, tribal groups, and private organizations for activities aligned with PANAMIN’s objectives.
Legal assistance of whatever nature, medical aid, relief, and any and all other forms of help.
PANAMIN must jointly with the Bureau of Forest Development conduct inspection of areas covered by applications, and no license/permit/lease may be granted without prior inspection and PANAMIN certification that no member actually occupies/possesses/has a claim to all or a portion of the area.
Such portion(s) shall be excluded or deemed excluded.
PANAMIN may accept grants, donations, gifts, funds, and/or property for the benefit of National Minorities and administer them according to the terms thereof, or in the absence of conditions, in a manner PANAMIN determines for their benefit.
PANAMIN may enter into contracts, agreements, or arrangements with government or private agencies subject to the approval of the President on behalf of the Republic of the Philippines.
Yes. It authorizes PANAMIN to initiate eminent domain proceedings in pursuance of the aims and purposes of the Decree.
PANAMIN is headed by a Presidential Assistant of cabinet rank, entitled to all privileges and prerogatives of a regular member of the Cabinet.
To determine PANAMIN’s organizational structure; organize PANAMIN; appoint, discipline, and/or remove personnel; and determine compensation and allowances.
Positions that are highly technical, policy-determining, or primarily confidential, as declared by the Presidential Assistant, are not subject to the rules and regulations of the Office of Compensation and Position Classification.
PANAMIN shall receive an annual lump sum appropriation in amounts sufficient to finance its operation and its programs, projects, and activities.
It repeals or modifies inconsistent laws; includes a separability clause stating unconstitutional portions do not nullify the rest if they can still stand and be given effect; and it takes effect immediately upon issuance.