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.
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