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Trafficked by Sea: The silent crisis along the Philippines’ Southern Border

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DAVAO CITY (September 10) — The rescue of 27 women on the shores of Bongao, Tawi-Tawi last week has once again exposed how the Philippines' porous maritime borders continue to serve as lifelines for human trafficking syndicates. With no documents, no legal protection, and no legitimate jobs awaiting them, the women became the latest victims in a crisis fueled by poverty and … [Read more...] about Trafficked by Sea: The silent crisis along the Philippines’ Southern Border

25 human trafficking victims rescued in Tawi-Tawi

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DAVAO CITY (June 30) -- Twenty-five alleged victims of human trafficking were rescued last week in separate operations in Tawi-Tawi and have been safely repatriated to their hometowns in Bohol, authorities confirmed on Saturday. Personnel from the Ministry of Social Services and Development of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MSSD-BARMM) intercepted the … [Read more...] about 25 human trafficking victims rescued in Tawi-Tawi

Chief Justice Gesmundo calls for safer online space for Filipino children

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DAVAO CITY (June 5)--- Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo has reiterated the Supreme Court’s (SC) firm commitment to protect children from online sexual abuse and exploitation (OSAEC), citing key judicial reforms and strategic partnerships that strengthen the country’s legal framework for child protection. Speaking at the SaferKidsPH Culminating Event held on June 3, 2025, … [Read more...] about Chief Justice Gesmundo calls for safer online space for Filipino children

NBI arrests two suspected human traffickers in  Rizal

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DAVAO CITY (April 26) — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested two suspected human traffickers in simultaneous operations in Taytay, Rizal, resulting in the rescue of 14 victims, including four minors. The suspects, identified as Roel San Esteban and Maria Antonette Maltos a.k.a. "Maria," are now facing charges for violations of Republic Act No. 9208 … [Read more...] about NBI arrests two suspected human traffickers in  Rizal

SC affirms life sentence for man who trafficked minors into forced domestic work

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DAVAO CITY (April 11)--- The Supreme Court of the Philippines has affirmed the life imprisonment sentence of Joemarie Ubanon for trafficking three minors into forced domestic labor. In a decision penned by Associate Justice Mario V. Lopez, the Court's Second Division upheld Ubanon's conviction for qualified human trafficking under Republic Act No. 9208, as amended by RA … [Read more...] about SC affirms life sentence for man who trafficked minors into forced domestic work