Human Trafficking

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) signed agreements with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and TikTok Philippines on July 30, 2025, to combat human trafficking and illegal recruitment. These partnerships aim to enhance legal advocacy and digital engagement to address these issues, particularly as part of World Day Against Trafficking observance. The DMW has handled numerous cases of illegal recruitment and labor trafficking in the first half of 2025, highlighting the ongoing need for such collaborative efforts to protect overseas Filipino workers.

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Last updated at July 30, 2025.

Recent stories about Human Trafficking

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.
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DFA reports over 100 Filipinos trapped in scams across SEA, intensifies rescue efforts

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported on Thursday that over 100 Filipinos remain trapped in scam operations across Southeast Asia, with 75 individuals in Myanmar, 30 in Thailand, 7 in Laos, and 6 in Cambodia.
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4 trafficked Filipinos repatriated from Cambodia

On Tuesday, authorities reported the repatriation of four Filipino men who were allegedly trafficked to Cambodia through a job scam.
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Philippines deports nearly 4,000 foreign workers linked to POGOs

The Philippines has deported nearly 4,000 foreign workers linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and dismantled several major hubs as part of the government's intensified campaign against illegal gambling.
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Sara Duterte urges Maurillo to file charges over Hontiveros witness payment claims

Vice President Sara Duterte urged former Senate witness Michael Maurillo, also known as Rene, to file charges after he alleged that Senator Risa Hontiveros paid him P1 million to falsely testify against televangelist Apollo Quiboloy.
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CA dismisses Ong's petition on human trafficking charges

The Court of Appeals (CA) dismissed businesswoman Katherine Cassandra Li Ong's petition challenging her indictment for qualified human trafficking charges on June 25.
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PAGCOR approves PHP50M for POGO worker repatriation

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has approved a PHP50 million grant to fund the deportation of foreign workers employed by illegal offshore gaming operators.
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Pangasinan court acquits 102 cigarette manufacturing case suspects

A regional trial court in Pangasinan has acquitted 102 individuals charged with illegal possession of cigarette manufacturing materials and counterfeit tax stamps due to insufficient evidence and procedural issues.
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NBI, BI arrest Korean fraud suspect Kim Yooshik

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) have arrested Kim Yooshik, wanted in South Korea for fraud amounting to over 10 million Korean won.
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IT expert warns of unlicensed crypto platforms used for illegal activities

An IT expert on Wednesday urged Filipinos to be cautious of unlicensed cryptocurrency platforms, which he said are often used by criminal syndicates for illegal activities.
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