DMW signs pacts with IBP, TikTok for anti-trafficking efforts

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) signed agreements with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) and TikTok Philippines on Wednesday, July 30 to combat human trafficking, illegal recruitment, and online job scams.

These partnerships aim to enhance legal advocacy and digital engagement in addressing these issues as part of the World Day Against Trafficking observance.

Through this collaboration, DMW can leverage TikTok's platform to identify and ban accounts involved in fraudulent activities, while IBP will provide free legal assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who fall victim to illegal recruiters.

From January to June 2025, DMW handled over 300 cases of illegal recruitment and labor trafficking with more than 761 complainants, resulting in one conviction, and launched 196 surveillance operations leading to the closure of 14 establishments linked to trafficking or illegal recruitment.

TikTok Philippines has removed over 40,000 posts related to illegal recruitment and human trafficking as part of its commitment to community safety.