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Pinay forced to sex trade in Malaysia by traffickers
A 30-year-old Filipina was rescued from debt bondage and forced prostitution in Malaysia and repatriated to the Philippines on August 26.
She was recruited to work as a waitress but was instead trafficked by boat from Tawi-Tawi to Kota Kinabalu, where her travel documents were confiscated and she was forced into sex work.
The victim was told she owed P200,000 in recruitment costs and received no salary or food allowance.
Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado described the situation as a clear case of debt bondage, where fabricated debts are used to control victims.
The Bureau of Immigration has assured that the victim will receive aid and the traffickers will be brought to justice.
Senator Bong Go reminded Philippine ambassadors and Department of Foreign Affairs officials to prioritize the care of OFWs.
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