Philippines

The Philippines is a country located in Southeast Asia. It is an archipelago made up of more than 7,000 islands, with a population of over 109 million people. The official language of the Philippines is Filipino, and the country has a diverse culture that reflects its history as a crossroads of various cultures and influences.

The Philippines has a mixed economy, with a strong focus on agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The country is known for its natural beauty, including beaches, mountains, and forests, and it is a major tourist destination.

The Philippines has a rich history and has been influenced by a variety of cultures and civilizations over the centuries. It has a diverse political landscape and is a democratic republic, with a president as the head of state. The country is a member of the United Nations and other international organizations.

 

 

Human Trafficking’s Newest Abuse: Forcing Victims Into Cyberscamming
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Human Trafficking’s Newest Abuse: Forcing Victims Into Cyberscamming

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Editor’s note: PLEASE TELL YOUR PARENTS OR ELDERLY PERSONS YOU KNOW. Their savings might be at risk. Better to be safe and get educated about these types of scams. “Pig-butchering” online scams have grown from continued poverty and corruption. And they prey on our vulnerabilities. This specific type of labor trafficking essentially creates a Ponzi…

Controversial China-Backed New City is Myanmar’s Human Trafficking Hub
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Controversial China-Backed New City is Myanmar’s Human Trafficking Hub

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By Yan Naing 6 September 2022 Myanmar, isolated from the rest of the world since last year’s coup, is rapidly becoming an even bigger headache for the Southeast Asia region. Rising incidents of human trafficking have alarmed human rights activists, with reports that the Shwe Kokko New City in southeast Myanmar’s Karen State has become…

Military buildup on Guam brings security implications related to human trafficking
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Military buildup on Guam brings security implications related to human trafficking

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There is only one way to describe human trafficking, “modern slavery,” according to former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who addressed local leaders during the annual Human Rights Conference. “It is really important that every country, every leadership, every citizenry be completely devoted to the idea that we have to end modern-day slavery,” Rice said…

End the global debt bondage – UCA News
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End the global debt bondage – UCA News

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Write off foreign debt of poor nations and in return cancel climate debt owed by rich nations to the poor The Church’s social teachings need to be practiced, according to Pope Francis. “The price of unbearable sacrifices” is the debt of human suffering imposed on the poor and exploited caused by international debt, he said….

World Cup 2022: the reality for migrant workers in Qatar
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World Cup 2022: the reality for migrant workers in Qatar

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23 August 2022  In our latest blog, Eloise Savill, Private Sector Adviser, explains the reality of modern slavery in Qatar and the implications for Qatar hosting the World Cup 2022.   Image credit: Sven Hansche via Shutterstock. In under three months’ time, the men’s FIFA World Cup 2022 – the most watched sporting event in the…

DOH warns public against ‘fake information’ on illegal organ trafficking
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DOH warns public against ‘fake information’ on illegal organ trafficking

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FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday warned the public against “fake information” on illegal organ trafficking. According to the DOH’s advisory, no hospitals and healthcare facilities in the country participate in these illegal activities, ensuring that health facilities in the country “practice and facilitate safe and voluntary organ donations.”…

DOH warns vs fake information on organ trafficking
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DOH warns vs fake information on organ trafficking

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Editor’s note: While we cannot invalidate this message based upon hard data from their area, this is provided as an example of the messaging around organ trafficking from governments. MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health warned the public against “sensationalized messages” about illegal organ selling and stressed that hospitals do not participate in such…

Kenya 'overwhelmed' by job scam victims in Myanmar – The East African
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Kenya 'overwhelmed' by job scam victims in Myanmar – The East African

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By MARY WAMBUI Kenya says it is “overwhelmed” by distress calls of nationals duped into non-existent jobs in the South East Asian region in a suspected cartel of human trafficking. As a result, authorities in Nairobi are warning Kenyans against applying for jobs in Asian countries unless they can confirm their authenticity before leaving. This week,…

The crushing burden of debt | The Manila Times
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The crushing burden of debt | The Manila Times

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There is one thing above others that humans can never escape and that is the burden of debt. Almost every one, except the millionaires, has a burden of debt. The hugely rich, however, can be in debt, too. Everyone seems to owe someone. There are different kinds of debt such as the “debt of honor”…