 As in the case of IPs in Libacao, Aklan, majority of the members and their children are not registered in the civil registry. This makes it difficult for the government or concerned agencies to cater to their needs or monitor whether services are being provided to them.  They encounter difficulties in finding employment. The Aetas, for example find it hard to get a job because “they are pre-judged or stereotyped that they know little about new technologies”.  Some offices also implement programs that are not appropriate to the needs of the IPs. As pointed out by participants from Region 9, “why would Badjaos be taught of carpentry when they excel in fishing?” Job opportunities should be given to them depending on their adapted skill.  Badjaos are observed to be begging off the streets. They require financial assistance as well as improved livelihood. (Region 7) .  IPs do not have access to information regarding laws and services that they can help them. Moro Women  Moro women face various forms of discrimination even within their own communities and families, but many of them do not complain because they have been brought up believing that they are “lower than men” or “ubos sa laki”.  Lack of education and livelihood opportunities for Moro women and the younger members of the workforce have been noted. Most teenagers in the Muslim community are out of school and would rather work to earn money for their family than go to school.  Discrimination and stereotypes, including labelling them as terrorists. For example, in Region 9, some employers in malls and stores refuse to hire Muslim women wearing Hijab because they fear that customers will be discouraged from buying in their shops.  Moro women cannot easily access business permits (so sometimes, they ask help from Christian friends to process business permits)  Insensitivity to their culture and practices. Some establishments require Moro women to wear short skirts as uniform, which is contrary to their traditional attire. Women who wear niqab and hijab are discriminated. 6

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