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More OFWs in Cambodia need rescue from scam hubs —PH envoy
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac to establish an office in Phnom Penh to bolster protections for Filipino workers in Cambodia amid a rise in scam hub victimizations.
The number of rescued Filipino workers in Cambodia significantly increased from 80 in 2024 to 186 in 2025.
Many victims were previously employed in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) that shut down and were subsequently recruited online through deceptive offers.
Recruitment for these scam hubs continues through online channels, with some individuals being brought into the country via backdoor entry points like rivers.
The President is currently in Cambodia for a state visit, during which three key agreements were signed between the Philippines and Cambodia.
About a dozen rescued Filipinos remain in Cambodia, awaiting further assistance or deciding on their repatriation.
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