The United States has entered into a partnership with a Philippine council and an organization to help counter human trafficking in Cagayan Valley. USAID Philippines Deputy Mission Director Rebekah Eubanks (rightmost) and Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) Region 2 Co-Chairperson...
The 13 Filipino surrogates convicted for human trafficking in Cambodia were granted royal pardon and arrived in Manila on Sunday, Dec. 29, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. A general view of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Nov. 20, 2024. (Tang Chhin Sothy/AFP/Getty Images) In a...
The Senate will be leaving former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo’s fate in the hands of the Philippine courts as the panel hearing her alleged involvement in the illegal activities of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) concluded its investigation into the case. Senate deputy...
Embattled televangelist Apollo Quiboloy on Wednesday, October 23 denied the allegations of human trafficking and sexual abuse being hurled against him. Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy faces senators for the first time during the public hearing of the Committee on Women,...
CAMP Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – Police arrested a suspected human trafficker and rescued five minors in Angeles City, this province, on Thursday afternoon, October 10. Police Regional Office-3 Director Police Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan identified the suspect as Aira. POLICE rescue...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday, Oct. 6, disclosed that some female Filipino nationals were being trafficked to Cambodia to become surrogates. DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega said that at least 13 Filipinas are currently pregnant. They cannot be rescued and repatriated...
More human trafficking and sexual victims are eager to testify against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy now that he is facing the courts, Senate deputy minority leader Risa Hontiveros said. “Papaharapin natin si Quiboloy at mga kapwa niya akusado sa Senado. Maraming...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Five would-be trafficking victims were rescued from a pension house here on Thursday, September 12. DOWNTOWN Zamboanga City Authorities arrested a suspected trafficker identified as Regie Dando of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. Dando reportedly promised the victims, a man and four...
Senators Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa and Christopher “Bong” Go have renewed their call for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to help end the ongoing stand-off at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound in Davao City and help restore normalcy in the lives of its members as well...
Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alejandro Tengco on Wednesday, July 10 said it was former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque who liaised in behalf of a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) company in Pampanga that authorities...
Bamban Mayor Alice Guo’s fingerprints matched with a Chinese woman named Guo Hua Ping. Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Risa Hontiveros confirmed this on Thursday, June 27, saying the information came from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). “Mayor Alice, walang...
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Wednesday, June 26 vehemently denied any involvement in the operations of Lucky South 99 Outsourcing, the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga. Lapid, appearing at the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and...
