Tag: Human Trafficking
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Presidential Commission Files Human Trafficking Charges Against 20 Foreign Nationals in Parañaque Scam Hub Raid
In a significant crackdown on illegal activities, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has filed charges of qualified human trafficking against 20 foreign nationals following a raid on a scam hub in Parañaque City. The operation, which took place on February 20, targeted a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub located at the ATI building,…
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Urgent Alert: Filipino Workers Lured into Global Scam Networks, Senator Demands Action
In a pressing call to action, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has raised alarms about the dangerous recruitment of Filipinos into international scam operations. Highlighting the severe risks involved, including human trafficking and torture, Gatchalian insists that immediate steps must be taken to protect unsuspecting job seekers. Intelligence reports have revealed that criminal syndicates are exploiting Filipinos’…
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Bureau of Immigration Warns of Filipinos Lured to Work in Scam Hubs Abroad
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has raised concerns about an increasing number of Filipinos being enticed to work for companies resembling Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in various Asian countries. During a press briefing at the Palace, BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval revealed that approximately 118 Filipinos have been recruited to join what are essentially scam…
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Bureau of Immigration Warns of Filipinos Lured to Foreign ‘POGO-Like’ Scam Operations
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has raised concerns about an increasing number of Filipinos being recruited to work for companies resembling Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in various Asian countries. During a press briefing at the Palace, BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval revealed that approximately 118 Filipinos have been enticed to join what are essentially scam…
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President Marcos Jr. Praised as ‘OFW President’ for Enhancing Migrant Workers’ Welfare
In a recent interview on Bagong Pilipinas, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as the ‘OFW President’ for his dedicated efforts in improving the welfare and protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Cacdac highlighted that 2024 marked a significant year for the DMW, despite being only…
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Cebu Mother Arrested for Online Trafficking of Her Children
In a shocking case of online human trafficking, a woman from Cebu was apprehended during a coordinated sting operation. The arrest took place on February 13, 2025, in Barangay Sta. Rosa, Olango Island, Lapu-Lapu City, where the suspect allegedly exploited her own children through the internet. Colonel Lemel Gonda, head of the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit-Central…
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Bureau of Immigration Halts Two Filipinos En Route to Scam Operation in Laos
In a recent incident at Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s Terminal 3 in Pasay City, the Bureau of Immigration intercepted two women who were posing as vacationing officemates. The women, aged 25 and 31, claimed to be call center agents from a business process outsourcing company in Quezon City, supposedly traveling to Bangkok, Thailand for tourism…
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NBI Arrests Three in Pampanga for Child Exploitation and Trafficking
In a significant crackdown on child exploitation, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) apprehended three suspects in Angeles, Pampanga. The arrests were made under the provisions of Republic Act 11930, aimed at combating online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, and the amended Republic Act 9208, which addresses human trafficking. The NBI’s Human Trafficking Division…
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