CEBU CITY – Two female siblings were rescued from online human trafficking allegedly orchestrated by their 33-year-old mother in Olango Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu province. POLICE arrest a mother for trafficking her two daughters online in Lapu-Lapu City. (Contributed photo) Their mother...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called for a continued and stronger crackdown on online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). He said this amid the observance of National Awareness Week for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation. Gatchalian previously filed a resolution...
CEBU CITY – An Australian was arrested after he was caught in the company of a group of female minors in San Remigio town, northern Cebu province on Feb. 4. Personnel of the Tourist Police Unit rescued six girls aged between 15- and 17-years-old. The suspect was apprehended at the port of...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Twelve would-be human trafficking victims were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard during an operation here on Monday. WOULD-BE trafficking victims rescued in a private wharf in Zamboanga City with the police. The PCG disclosed that a Vessel Safety Enforcement...
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...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero has called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to make an accounting of all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are facing legal woes or languishing in jail abroad. Escudero said the successful return of Mary Jane Veloso last Wednesday,...
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...
Senator Raffy Tulfo on Wednesday, November 20 commended President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. for maintaining strong diplomatic ties with Indonesia and eventually paving the way for the possible return of Filipino domestic worker Mary Jane Veloso back to the Philippines. This, after...
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...
