MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has authorized payment of death and burial benefits to indigenous peoples mandatory representatives (IPMR) in barangays who die during their term of office, Malacaang said Monday.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte signed Executive Order No. 139 on June 18.
“Pinirmahan po ni President Rodrigo Duterte noong June 18 ang Executive Order No. 139 na nagbibigay ng awtoridad sa pagbibigay ng death at burial benefits sa indigenous peoples mandatory representatives o IPMRs sa mga barangay,” Roque said in a press briefing.
(President Rodrigo Duterte signed on June 18 Executive Order No. 139 authorizing the payment of death …
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