About Knowledge Management System (KMS)

The Knowledge Management (KM) for the Ifugao Rice Terraces (IRT) is a project under the Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight sponsored by the Office of Senator Pia S. Cayetano, Chair of the Sustainable Development Goals, Innovations, and Futures Thinking Committee, which was established by the Philippine Senate Resolution (PSR) 122. KMS is designed to conserve and store significant documents and data of the Ifugao Rice Terraces.

Knowledge Management is a technology-driven and innovative tool in sustaining the Ifugao Rice Terraces as a living cultural heritage. It will serve as a storehouse to collect, organize and systematize pertinent data, documents, researches and all available resources pertaining to the IRT. Through the system, IRT data will be put in systematized manner and will be easily accessible.

About IFSU GIAHS Center

The Research and Development Center for the Ifugao Rice Terraces as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (IFSU IRT GIAHS) was established by virtue of Policy-Guidelines No. 66- 2014 on January 19, 2015 by the University. This was approved by the Board of Regents through Resolution No. 451 series of 2014 dated November 19, 2014. With this, the Center became part of the university’s organizational structure.

The IFSU IRT GIAHS Center is tasked to conduct focused research and extension activities towards the conservation of the Ifugao Rice Terraces; facilitate cultural restoration and agricultural and biodiversity revitalization; document, identify, and assess indigenous agricultural and biodiversity systems and technologies; and create national databases and publications concerning the Ifugao Rice Terraces system. GIAHS are outstanding landscapes of aesthetic beauty that combine agricultural biodiversity, resilient ecosystems, and valuable cultural heritage.

Moreover, the center adheres to the targets and measures of the university’s Division of Research, Development, Extension, and Training as one of its centers. The Center implements four (4) components that function with its current projects, programs, and activities. These components include the International Innovation Center for Indigenous Studies; Capacity Building Programs; Heritage Resource Center; and Local and International Linkages.

Frequently asked Questions (FAQ)

The five clusters inscribed as part of the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras are as follows:

• • Batad Rice Terraces in Banaue, Ifugao
• • Bangaan Rice Terraces in Banaue, Ifugao
• • Central Mayoyao Rice Terraces in Mayoyao, Ifugao
• • Hungduan Rice Terraces in Hungduan, Ifugao
• • Nagacadan Rice Terraces in Kiangan, Ifugao

The Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) represent not only stunning natural landscapes but also agricultural practices that create livelihoods in rural area while combining biodiversity, resilient ecosystems and tradition and innovation in a unique way.

Since 2005, FAO has designated 74 systems in 24 countries including the Philippines that is under the Asia and Pacific region that has the Ifugao Rice Terraces in the Ifugao Province.

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It denotes the specialized agency of the United Nations that was outlined in a constitution signed November 16, 1945. The constitution, which entered into force in 1946, called for the promotion of international collaboration in education, science, and culture.

It contributes to peace and security by promoting international cooperation in education, sciences, culture, communication and information. UNESCO promotes knowledge sharing and the free flow of ideas to accelerate mutual understanding and a more perfect knowledge of each other’s lives. UNESCO’s programs contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in the 2030 Agenda, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015.

Terms of Use for the Knowledge Management System of the Ifugao Rice Terraces

Welcome to the Knowledge Management System of the Ifugao Rice Terraces. These Terms of Use govern your access and use of the system. By accessing or using the system, you agree to these Terms of Use.

1. Use of the System The Knowledge Management System is intended for use by members who have registered and created an account on the system. Members are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login information and for all activities that occur under their account. Members agree to use the system only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use.

2. Intellectual Property The content on the Knowledge Management System, including text, graphics, images, and software, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. The content is owned or licensed by the Ifugao Rice Terraces Knowledge Management System or its affiliates. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, transmit, display, or otherwise use any content on the system without the prior written consent of the owner.

3. User Content Members may upload content to the Knowledge Management System, such as documents, photos, or videos, to share with other members. By uploading content, members represent and warrant that they have the right to do so and that the content does not infringe the intellectual property or privacy rights of any third party. Members grant the Ifugao Rice Terraces Knowledge Management System a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, copy, and display the user content in connection with the system.

4. Prohibited Activities Members may not use the Knowledge Management System to engage in any activity that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable. Members may not engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the system or the servers and networks connected to the system.

5. Termination The Ifugao Rice Terraces Knowledge Management System may terminate a member's account and access to the system at any time for any reason, without notice. Upon termination, all rights granted to the member under these Terms of Use will immediately cease.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties The Ifugao Rice Terraces Knowledge Management System provides the system on an "as is" and "as available" basis. The system may contain errors, defects, or other limitations. The Ifugao Rice Terraces Knowledge Management System makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the system or the information, content, materials, or products included on the system.

7. Limitation of Liability The Ifugao Rice Terraces Knowledge Management System will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use of the system or the inability to use the system, even if the Ifugao Rice Terraces Knowledge Management System has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction These Terms of Use will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Philippines. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Philippines.

9. Changes to these Terms of Use The Ifugao Rice Terraces Knowledge Management System may update these Terms of Use from time to time. If we make any material changes, we will notify you by email (sent to the email address specified in your account) or by means of a notice on this website prior to the change becoming effective. We encourage you to review these Terms of Use periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use or our practices, please contact

Email: [email protected]

Address:
Ifugao State University
Nayon, Lamut, Ifugao
Philippines 3605

Privacy Policy for the Knowledge Management System of the Ifugao Rice Terraces

At the Ifugao Rice Terraces Knowledge Management System, we take your privacy seriously. We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring that your privacy is respected. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use that information, and the steps we take to protect your privacy.

1. Personal Information We Collect We collect personal information from users or members when they register and create an account on the Knowledge Management System. The information we collect includes your complete name, birthday, sex, phone number, email address, password, country of origin, Facebook account link (for member verification), and LinkedIn account link (for member verification).

2. How We Use Your Personal Information We use the personal information we collect to provide you with access to the Knowledge Management System and its features. We also use this information to verify your identity as a user or member of the system. We may also use your information to communicate with you about updates or changes to the system, or to provide you with information about events or activities related to the Ifugao Rice Terraces.

3. Protection of Your Personal Information We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. We use industry-standard security technologies and procedures to protect your personal information.

4. Sharing of Your Personal Information We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your personal information with service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, customer service, and technical support. These service providers are not authorized to use or disclose your personal information except as necessary to perform services on our behalf or comply with legal requirements.

5. Your Rights You have the right to access and correct your personal information. You may also request that we delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the contact information provided below.

6. Changes to this Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make any material changes, we will notify you by email (sent to the email address specified in your account) or by means of a notice on this website prior to the change becoming effective. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

7. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Address:
Ifugao State University
Nayon, Lamut, Ifugao
Philippines 3605

Effective Date: May 8, 2023