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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.
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…
Israel is not doing enough to prevent human trafficking and ”does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking,” the annual U.S. State Department report on human trafficking stated for the second year in a row. Haaretz goes to Saudi Arabia: LISTEN to Ben Samuels and David Makovsky The report states that…
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Thursday urged the government to continue taking proactive measures against human trafficking, saying that new technologies and trafficking crimes continue to emerge and evolve. The CHR said stronger actions are needed “to prosecute and convict more traffickers and holding to account officials allegedly complicit to trafficking crimes.” “Human…
Tim Tebow isn’t resting — not at all. For years Tebow has been actively involved in efforts to stop human trafficking all over the globe. A committed Christian, he firmly believes it is “a calling” for him to help others who are innocent victims of such a terrible crime. Now, ahead of his 35th birthday…
In April, a judge ruled that the lack of anti-trafficking legislation in Hong Kong had hindered police investigations into the abuse of a domestic worker from the Philippines. Alarmingly, the government is now appealing this judicial rebuke rather than developing adequate laws to prevent further harm. The April ruling When a domestic worker, referred to…
“Human trafficking” brings to mind images of “coyotes,” ferrying migrants across the border, women held in sex trade bondage, and impoverished foreign workers trapped in brutal working conditions. These abuses happen in America, and they require a strong response. To combat these evils, Congress enacted the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 “to combat trafficking…
When most people imagine child trafficking, they imagine a seedy guy bringing a little girl into his white van. However, this is a destructive stereotype – often perpetuated by the media, movies and TV shows, and sometimes even anti-trafficking organizations themselves. In reality, trafficking is much more nuanced. In order to understand the different ways…
Immigrants and overseas Filipino workers (OFW) are vital to the Philippine economy. It’s estimated of the 109 million people residing in the Philippines, 1.77 million Filipinos are OFWs. Despite their important role in the Philippine economy, many of these seasonal workers lack the respect, care, and rights they deserve. Employers and government officials often do not understand or respect these workers. As a result, OFWs are vulnerable to exploitation, abuse, and trafficking.
OFWs are often the particular targets of traffickers due read more >
Human traffickers go after an industry burdened with high costs, short staffing by Mitzi Perdue MPA KEY POINTS Eldercare workers may be victims of force, fraud, or coercion. Human traffickers target immigrants, who may not know their rights. Trafficked caregivers may develop PTSD-like symptoms incompatible with caring for frail elders. Of the ten thousand Baby…
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