Section 16Sec./Art. 16

Cultural Mapping by ICCs/IPs. - ICCs/IPs shall, in the exercise of their rights to self-governance, empowerment, and cultural integrity, have every right to conduct a comprehensive cultural mapping of their tangible and intangible heritage, whether or not located within their ancestral lands/domains. They may seek assistance from nongovernment organizations, cultural organizations, academic and private institutions in the undertaking of cultural mapping activities. ICCs/IPs shall coordinate with the agencies listed in Section 15 of this Act in relation to their respective mandates. The NCIP and the Commission shall provide necessary regulations to govern these activities and shall support ICCs/IPs by providing necessary resources.

The ICCs/IPs shall also have every right to determine whether their cultural map shall be entered in whole or in part into the Philippine Registry of Heritage.