The Philippines and Cambodia are ramping up their efforts against human trafficking as diplomats of both sides met to discuss bilateral cooperation. Philippine Ambassador to Cambodia Maria Amelita Aquino recently called on newly-installed Cambodian Interior Minister, with whom she discussed Manila...
A resolution seeking an investigation into the reported cases of large-scale human trafficking, rape, sexual violence and child abuse happening at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), the Name Above Every Name church headed by spiritual leader Apollo Quiboloy has been filed in the Senate. ...
The remains of two Filipinos executed in China for drug trafficking are expected to arrive in the Philippines within the week. Ma. Teresita Daza, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesperson, said Wednesday the Philippine Consulate General in Guangzhou is now working on the repatriation of...
China is standing by on its decision on its execution of two Filipino nationals convicted of drug trafficking as it said drug-related offenses are a serious crime. The Chinese Embassy in Manila said Tuesday, Dec. 5, Chinese law stipulates that all people who have committed crime are “equal” in...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Sunday, December 3 expressed his sadness on the death of two Filipino nationals who were executed in China on Nov. 24, 2023 for drug trafficking offenses. But Dela Rosa, who was the chief implementer of the previous Duterte administration’s...
Two Filipino nationals were executed in China after being convicted for drug trafficking, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Saturday, Dec. 2. DFA withheld the identities of the two nationals for their privacy, but it said they were arrested in 2013, convicted in 2016, and...
The rescued therapists cover themselves with blankets following an anti-human trafficking operation in Las Piñas City. (Photo from SPD) Eight wellness spa therapists were rescued while two suspects were arrested in an anti-human trafficking operation conducted early Thursday, Nov. 30, in...
CALACA, Batangas – A 49-year-old businesswoman wanted for human trafficking was arrested while applying for a police clearance at the police station here on Monday afternoon, October 2. Police identified the suspect as Mary Jane Bay, married, of Barangay Laguille, Taal, this province....
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities rescued more than 100 human trafficking victims who were made to endure forced labor in Tubalubac Island, Barangay Aluh Bunah, Pangutaran, Sulu on Tuesday, September 19. A Philippine Navy report said the victims were rescued inside the house of a certain...
Law enforcers rescued a total of 123 trafficking-in-persons (TIPs) in Pangutaran, Sulu after they were allegedly forced to use illegal drugs so they could endure the harsh working condition that they were subjected to, the Philippine Navy (PN) disclosed on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The victims were...
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means has released its committee report that recommends the permanent banning of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian formally filed Committee Report No. 136 containing such recommendation on Wednesday,...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The House Committees on Accounts and on Welfare of Children have taken a stand to spread awareness on the menace that is child trafficking and spur the public to fight it through the special screening of a film dubbed "Sound of Freedom". ...
