NBI rescues 10 women from alleged sex trafficking in La Union

Ten young women were rescued in San Fernando City, La Union, who were allegedly being offered for paid sex.

The National Bureau of Investigation-Region 1 (NBI-1) conducted a sting operation that led to the rescue.

The victims were reportedly being offered by a handler identified as Danica Aliocod alias "Tolits," for P3,000 each.

Agents, social workers from DSWD-Region 1, and Project Rescue Children Philippines Inc. collaborated in the operation.

The rescued women, believed to be at least 18 years old, were placed under the care of social welfare officers for intervention.

The DSWD has committed to providing services for the recovery and reintegration of the victims.