Republic Act No. 6766/Article X
Article X
PERSONAL, FAMILY, TRIBAL AND PROPERTY RELATIONS
Section 1. Customary laws affecting personal, family, tribal and property relations in the Cordilleras shall be recognized among members of the indigenous tribal group or cultural community.
Sec. 2. Marriages solemnized between or among members of the indigenous tribal group or cultural community in accordance with the indigenous customary laws of the place shall be valid, and the dissolution thereof in accordance with these laws shall be recognized.
Sec. 3. The Regional Government shall promote a program of responsible parenthood which shall be based on the parents' free and informed choice on the number of children they should have without prejudice to their religious and cultural values.
Sec. 4. Peaceful settlement of family disputes done in accordance with customary practices shall be recognized.
Sec. 5. Subject to the Constitution and national policies, acquisition, disposition and encumbrance of property in accordance with customary laws of the place shall be recognized and protected.
Sec. 6. Upon agreement of the parties, peaceful settlement of disputes involving property rights and ownership shall be governed by the customary laws of the place where the property is located.
Sec. 7. The Cordillera Assembly shall provide for a system of registration of births, marital status and deaths of members of the indigenous cultural communities, and the necessary documentation required therefor.
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