Human Rights Watch: Philippines - Revised Guidelines Threaten Indigenous Rights
August 04, 2026
August 04, 2026
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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Philippines: Revised Guidelines Threaten Indigenous Rights
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(Manila) - The Philippine government's revised national guidelines on free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) threaten the rights of Indigenous communities, Human Rights Watch said today. Philippine authorities should align these guidelines with international human rights standards. . . .
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Philippines: Revised Guidelines Threaten Indigenous Rights
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(Manila) - The Philippine government's revised national guidelines on free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) threaten the rights of Indigenous communities, Human Rights Watch said today. Philippine authorities should align these guidelines with international human rights standards. . . .