Department of the Interior and Local Government

DILG cites Quezon City's drive vs human trafficking, VAWC | Philstar.com
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DILG cites Quezon City's drive vs human trafficking, VAWC | Philstar.com

Janvic Mateo – The Philippine Star January 16, 2023 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has recognized the Quezon City government for its efforts in combating human trafficking and violence against women and children (VAWC). In a letter to Mayor Joy Belmonte, DILG National Capital Region director…

DSWD Spearheads IRR Signing Of Anti-Child Marriage Law – Journal Online
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DSWD Spearheads IRR Signing Of Anti-Child Marriage Law – Journal Online

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) led the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Republic Act (RA) 11596, otherwise known as “An Act Prohibiting the Practice of Child Marriage and Imposing Penalties for Violations Thereof” on Wednesday, December 7. Signed into law on December 10, 2021, RA 11596 promotes…

More Pogo workers rescued | Inquirer News
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More Pogo workers rescued | Inquirer News

MANILA, Philippines — In separate raids in southern Metro Manila this week, police rescued 63 foreign nationals, all Asians, believed to be victims of human trafficking and forced to work for Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), officials said on Friday. Police Maj. Gen. Eliseo Cruz, chief of the Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management, said…

PH gains US nod in fight vs human trafficking – Manila Bulletin
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PH gains US nod in fight vs human trafficking – Manila Bulletin

The United States government cited the Philippine government for its relentless efforts in fully achieving the minimum standards against trafficking in persons (TIP) amidt the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) disclosed on Saturday, July 23. This was based on the recently-issued 2022 US TIP report which placed the…