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Abante Tribung Makabansa is an indigenous people sectoral group.

Profile
It was on October 27 - 29, 2008 during the 3rd Mindanao IP Convention, the IP leaders who attended   recognized the need to have a representation in Congress, have passed a resolution to file a petition for registration and accreditation with the COMELEC as Party List and to participate in the party list system of representation in connection with the May 10, 2010 automated national and local election. Thus, Abante Tribung Makabansa (ATM) was accredited by COMELEC as a sectoral party-list with regional constituency by assemblies of Tribal Elders, Leaders and Representatives belonging to the 18 ethno-linguistic tribes and 38 sub-tribes   comprising the sector of Indigenous Cultural Communities spread over the geographical territory of a majority of the provinces comprising the five (5) regions in Mindanao and one (1) province within ARMM.

ATM is governed by a Council of Elders representing 41 Tribal Assemblies, 21 Satellite Organizations and 11 partner IP Organizations. Each of these Tribal Assemblies and Satellite Organizations are represented in the Council of Elders of ATM. Guided by the purposes, policies and principles of the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines and R.A 8371 (popularly known as Indigenous Peoples Rights Act or IPRA Law), ATM affirms that Indigenous Peoples are equal to all other peoples, while recognizing the right of all peoples to be different, to consider themselves different, and to be respected as such.

ATM welcomes the fact that indigenous peoples are organizing themselves for political, economic, social and cultural enhancement and in order to bring to an end all forms of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur.

Convinced that control by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs.

Vision, Mission and Goals
Abante Tribung Makabansa (need introduction to VMG)

Vision
Empowering the IP’s in securing their rights and preserving their ancestral domains to attain peace and development.

Mission
Pursue and protect the legitimate and collective interests and aspirations within the framework of national unity.

Goal
Seek peace, unity and development through convergences, partnerships and collaborations with other stakeholders (Tri-People).

IPRA Law
In 1997, IP had successfully lobbied for a law that embodies the rights and welfare of the indigenous people through the Republic Act 8371 otherwise known as “IPRA LAW”.

From thereon, IP strive to unite the different ethnographic tribes and indigenous cultural communities by setting up local tribal councils and local consultative assemblies.

Between 1997 to 2002, IP organizations and formations debated and had a series of agreements and disagreements on certain issues and concerns. This is the process that harnessed organizational and community capabilities. The collective experience led to a realization that there’s a necessity of raising the assertion in a higher level of political arena. The only way that marginalization will be address.

For 2010, IP hope to successfully achieve a higher phase of assertion as indigenous people, by attaining representation in congress through Abante Tribung Makabansa (ATM) party list.

ATM will attempt to pursue it, and in doing so, it will be able to carry the voice of the indigenous peoples communities to where they need to be heard. It aims to vigorously advocate in Congress policies to bring about progressive change in the lives of indigenous cultural communities.

The future challenge will be the realization and implementation of self-governed IP communities with in the framework of National Unity and Development. It is our assertion that our right to self-determination is the realization of an empowered and develop IP community in support of our national effort of building a strong Republic.

PROGRAMS (Legislative Agenda, Projects and Advocacies)
Introduction

Right to Ancestral Domain
‹› Allocate funds to fast track the delineation of Ancestral Domain, titling and ADSDPP formulation.

‹› Strengthening of NCIP as the mandated agency to ensure the rights and Welfare of the IP / ICC’s.

‹› Ensuring ecological, environmental protection and conservation in coordination with Local Government Units (LGU) and other stakeholders.

‹› Undertake sustainable development programs to promote economic progress through acceptable rational utilization and appropriate technology.

‹› Strengthen and institutionalize FPIC as instrument of ensuring equitable and sustainable resource utilization in the ancestral domain.

‹› Undertake Infrastructure projects for accessibility to Ancestral Domains and compatibility of National Development Programs and the ADSDPP.

‹› Comprehensive and Integrated Security Program for the Ancestral Domain.

Right to Self-Governance and Empowerment
‹› Effective implementation of Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC).

‹› Recognize and strengthen the role of the tribal leaders and council of elders as an instrument of peace building and peace keeping in the IP domain.

‹› Advocacy and allocation of funds for the implementation of mandatory of IP representation in all levels of governance.

‹› Effective Implementation of FPIC.

‹› Establishment of Tribal Barangay.

‹› Documentation and codification of customary laws.

‹› Participation of IP / ICC’s in the local special bodies in all levels of governance.

Social Justice and Human Rights
‹› Equal opportunity on the availment of basic services.

‹› Creation of peace and human rights centers in IP areas

‹› Comprehensive Community Based Health Insurance Program for the IP’s

‹› Partnership with existing Private & Public Hospital     Nationwide to provide affordable  and effective Health Services to the IP / ICC’s.

‹› Partnership with Educational Institutions, Foundations and Agencies in ensuring that the Right to Free and affordable Education will be attained by IP’s in all levels nationwide.

‹› Disaster Preparedness and Response Program for IP / ICC’s.

Cultural Integrity
‹› Promote the establishment of Schools of Living Traditions.

‹› Preservation of the Indigenous Knowledge System and Practices and to develop Science and Technology.

‹› Promotion of Eco-Tourism projects and Festivals in the IP / ICC’s domains and Festivals.

‹› Construction of Municipal Tribal Halls as cultural         advocacy centers.

Right to Enter into Agreement
‹› Comprehensive consultation of IP / ICC’s and other stakeholders in Peace Process.

‹› Support to a comprehensive Social Integration program and Crisis Management Center for IP/ICC’s in relation to Peace and Security.

‹› Documentation and Institutionalization of the Century-old Peace Pact, Peace Building Initiatives and Traditional Institution in

‹› Relation to Peace and Security of the Ancestral Domain.