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.

 

 

How traffickers are using U.K. universities
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How traffickers are using U.K. universities

The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) is a U.K. body whose role is to protect vulnerable and exploited workers. Through information it receives from inspections, the public, the industry, […]

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Duterte to work with private sector to resolve education issues, concerns – Manila Bulletin
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Duterte to work with private sector to resolve education issues, concerns – Manila Bulletin

Vice President and Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte assured representatives from private schools that the government will exhaust possible means to help them as they recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Vice President-elect Sara Duterte delivers her inaugural address in Davao City on June 19, 2022 (Keith Bacongco / MANILA BULLETIN)…

Modern slavery on the rise in U.K. care sector
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Modern slavery on the rise in U.K. care sector

Amid a significant labor shortage, the U.K.’s care sector is currently facing a surge in cases of labor exploitation and debt bondage, with a national modern slavery helpline hearing from […]

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Defence For Children Netherlands: Global developments in the sexual exploitation of children
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Defence For Children Netherlands: Global developments in the sexual exploitation of children

PRESS RELEASE   The Netherlands, 13 June 2022   The influence of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and increasing food insecurity on the sexual exploitation of children worldwide.  Internationally, the risks of children becoming victims of sexual exploitation have increased, both in real life and by technology. Climate change, food insecurities, and conflict exacerbate the risks…

8 women and 2 teenage girls freed during dual raids on a motel and an apartment in the Philippines
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8 women and 2 teenage girls freed during dual raids on a motel and an apartment in the Philippines

The Exodus Road’s team in the Philippines worked closely alongside law enforcement to gather information about a street pimp who was selling sexual services under the guise of massages. As they investigated, they learned that the suspect was keeping all of the women he was trafficking in an apartment, limiting where they went and who…

To end human trafficking, BI tightens screening of Japan-bound Filipinos | Inquirer News
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To end human trafficking, BI tightens screening of Japan-bound Filipinos | Inquirer News

Immigration officers man their post at the Naia Terminal 1. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO / LYN RILLON MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday ordered its personnel stationed in international airports to tighten the screening of Filipinos leaving for Japan amid reports of human trafficking and illegal recruitment. In a recent memorandum, BI…

121 arrests in operation against migrant smuggling and human trafficking – INTERPOL
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121 arrests in operation against migrant smuggling and human trafficking – INTERPOL

Operation Storm Makers busts criminal networks profiting from the movement of vulnerable men, women and children across borders. Organ traffickers in Turkey staged wedding photos between recipients and donors to mislead hospital ethics checks.  LYON, France – An INTERPOL-coordinated operation targeting migrant smuggling and human trafficking has triggered 121 arrests across 25 countries, prompting 193…

Three AAPI Colleagues Shaping Our History
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Three AAPI Colleagues Shaping Our History

This month, we want to celebrate just a few of the many AAPI colleagues and partners who are shaping our history as an organization and fighting to address disparities in their work ending child trafficking and helping support children in their vulnerabilities.

Free the Slaves Partners with Three Filipino Organizations
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Free the Slaves Partners with Three Filipino Organizations

Free the Slaves is excited to announce new partnerships with local organizations in the Philippines. These partnerships will allow us better to understand the context of slavery in the Philippines and strengthen our efforts to combat it. We partner with the Balaod Mindanaw, JPIC-IDC, and Voice of the Free. These organizations will help us strengthen…

Former domestic worker exploited in France rebuilds life
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Former domestic worker exploited in France rebuilds life

Speaking to VICE News this week, former domestic worker Inès shared her experiences of servitude in France where she thought she would be able to pursue an education. Trained as a nail technician in a French-speaking African country., Inès had aspirations of moving abroad to continue her education. Her boss suggested she move to France where…