May 23, 2025

Tag: exploitation

  • From Nightmare to Homeland: 12 Filipinos Rescued from Human Trafficking Ordeal in Myanmar

    In a heart-wrenching tale of survival and rescue, twelve Filipinos have been safely brought back to the Philippines after enduring severe exploitation in Myanmar. The victims, who were lured through a deceptive job offer on Facebook, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on February 19, 2025, marking the end of a harrowing journey. The…

    Written by

    Conrado Carreon

  • Canlaon City Bans Exploitative Livestock Traders Amid Mt. Kanlaon Unrest

    In response to the ongoing unrest caused by Mt. Kanlaon’s activity, Canlaon City has taken decisive action against livestock traders exploiting evacuees. Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas announced a ban on these traders after a meeting with internally displaced persons (IDPs) who reported being coerced into selling their livestock at significantly reduced prices. The traders, known…

    Written by

    Jose Cruz

  • Child Abuse Incidents Drop in Cordillera Due to Enhanced Awareness Efforts

    In Baguio City, the Philippine National Police reported a significant decrease in child abuse cases across the Cordillera region, attributing the decline to a robust information education campaign (IEC) targeting households. According to data from the Police Regional Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (PROCAR), there were 281 reported cases of violence against children in the first ten…

    Written by

    Rodel Jacinto