Includes bibliographical references.

Title page -- Letter of endorsement -- Jury's Approval sheet -- Acknowledgement -- Dedication -- Chapter I. Introduction -- Chapter II. Methodology -- Chapter III. Terms of references -- Chapter IV. Design framework -- Chapter V. Analysis and presentation -- Chapter IV. Conclusion and recommendation -- Bibliography -- Appendices/Annexes -- Profile of proponent.

Boracay Island is located at the northwestern tip of Panay Island and to the municipality of Malay, Aklan. It has a total land area of 1002 hectares with approximately 12,003 local inhabitants. Famous for its beautiful beached with while powdery sand, Boracay is also home to a small but distinct indigenous people (IP's) Mho are collectively known as ATI or AETAS. However, these aborigines have been threatened with their continued displacement and infringement of their cultural identity brought by the fast pose displacement in Boracay. Likewise, the influx of tourist in the island has resulted to a high cost of living, affecting mostly the ATI. They have been of their share in human development efforts, literacy and livelihood opportunities, and most especially their permanent settlement. The ATI are besieged with lots of problems and needs. They who have been the early inhabitants of the island are now the landless for they were not able to secure any little or evidence of any land partnership. Most of the lands in Boracay are owned by rich and influential people, investors and corporations.