Overseas Filipino Workers

Philippine multi-agency effort vs human trafficking lauded
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Philippine multi-agency effort vs human trafficking lauded

MANILA, Philippines — The recent move by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the Department of Justice (DOJ) and other government agencies to undertake an intensified effort for the country’s fight against human trafficking that victimizes overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) is being lauded as a “welcome development”. According to lawyer Jose Vicente Salazar, the multi-agency effort comes at…

DMW boosts campaign vs human trafficking – The Manila Times
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DMW boosts campaign vs human trafficking – The Manila Times

(UPDATE) AMID calls by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to put an end to modern-day slavery, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan Ople on Tuesday vowed to intensify the DMW’s awareness campaign against illegal recruitment and human trafficking, particularly those being undertaken through social media. At the same time, Ople called on the 11 member…

Interpol cites PNP's efforts vs human trafficking – Inquirer.net
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Interpol cites PNP's efforts vs human trafficking – Inquirer.net

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. (File photo from the Senate Public Relations and Information) MANILA, Philippines — The Interpol has lauded the Philippine National Police for its efforts in combating human trafficking and migrant smuggling as the country remains one of the largest exporters of human labor. During his presentation at the…

DMW to provide training, aid for human trafficking victims
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DMW to provide training, aid for human trafficking victims

PHILIPPINE STAR/ EDD GUMBAN By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter THE DEPARTMENT of Migrant Workers (DMW) plans to provide livelihood and retraining programs for jobseekers who fell victim to human trafficking schemes, an official said. “We are working closely with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the office of Senator Ana Theresia N. Hontiveros-Baraquel…

MIAA probes fake airport passes used for human trafficking – Inquirer.net
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MIAA probes fake airport passes used for human trafficking – Inquirer.net

MANILA, Philippines — A deep-dive investigation has been ordered by the chief of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) into the alleged use of fraudulent airport passes for human trafficking activities after four passengers masquerading as airport employees were arrested recently. “Following yesterday’s Senate hearing on trafficked overseas Filipino workers in Myanmar, MIAA General Manager…

Info campaign needed to address trafficking of Filipinos abroad —Ople | GMA News Online
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Info campaign needed to address trafficking of Filipinos abroad —Ople | GMA News Online

An information campaign targeting Filipinos seeking to work abroad is necessary to help protect them from groups that will recruit them to work as scammers, Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople said Wednesday. In a TV interview, Ople said that aside from Myanmar, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is also looking at human trafficking incidents…

DMW urged to strengthen support for pregnant OFWs in distress, victims of human trafficking
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DMW urged to strengthen support for pregnant OFWs in distress, victims of human trafficking

The newly-established Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) should put in place support mechanisms for Filipino migrant workers, especially those who are pregnant and in distress. Hontiveros noted that women overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are often targets of “extensive violence.” “There is an increase of employment of female migrant workers, particularly in gender-based occupations and sectors…

Cambodia Human Trafficking: Job Recruitment Serves as Front to Lure Victims
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Cambodia Human Trafficking: Job Recruitment Serves as Front to Lure Victims

Several people worldwide lost their jobs due to the pandemic. Due to this, there are also a lot of unscrupulous people who take advantage of other people even if it means making dirty money. Cambodia human trafficking is getting prevalent and continues to victimize job seekers. Cambodia Human Trafficking Victims Repatriated Recently, Cambodia deported 12…