Guidance

Philippines: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in the Philippines.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 13 January 2023
• Last updated: 5 February 2024
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  1. 5 February 2024

     Annual review - no significant changes made.

  2. 13 July 2023

     Information added regarding limited availability of testing and medication in rural areas including tourist destinations.

  3. 13 January 2023

     First published.

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Philippines: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

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The information for victims of rape and sexual assault guide has advice on how the British Embassy can support you. It also includes information on:

• medical assistance
• the Philippine legal system
• reporting assaults to the police

See also Rape and sexual assault abroad: returning to the UK.