…[E]ven with strong legislation in place, indigenous peoples in the Philippines have faced considerable challenges in realizing their right to give or withhold FPIC. This policy note describes the key legal protections for FPIC in the Philippines as well as past obstacles to effective implementation…A company and financiers' due diligence, where indigenous peoples are involved, should include an indigenous-led FPIC process at the earliest possible stage of a project, prior to the issuance of licenses or concessions and before the commencement of any mining activities…[refers to TVI Resources Development]