Lawmaker Demands Consent for Indigenous Cultural Tourism
A Philippine lawmaker has strongly urged tour operators to obtain proper consent from indigenous communities before utilizing their traditional rituals as tourist attractions, following concerns over Sagada's 'Panag-apoy' ceremony being promoted for tourism.
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