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
Human trafficking
176 Pinoy human trafficking victims from Myanmar finally home
DAVAO CITY — A total of 176 Filipino victims of human trafficking from Myanmar arrived back in the Philippines on March 26, 2025, following a successful repatriation effort led by Philippine government authorities. The victims, who had been lured to Myanmar with promises of a monthly salary of P30,000 as marketing officers, found themselves trapped in scam hubs. There, … [Read more...] about 176 Pinoy human trafficking victims from Myanmar finally home
BI Intercepts Filipino tourist bound for scam hub abroad
DAVAO CITY ---The Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted a 35-year-old Filipino male at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) who was allegedly duped into working for a scam hub in Cambodia. BI Immigration Protection and Border Enforcement Section (I-PROBES) Chief Mary Jane Hizon said the individual initially presented himself as a tourist bound for Hanoi, Vietnam, … [Read more...] about BI Intercepts Filipino tourist bound for scam hub abroad
CIDG seizes PHP2.4 billion in counterfeit cigarettes, smuggling quipment in major anti-smuggling operation
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) has seized PHP2.4 billion worth of counterfeit cigarettes and manufacturing equipment in a two-day operation in Valenzuela City and San Rafael, Bulacan. The CIDG Anti-Fraud and Commercial Crime Unit (AFCCU), in collaboration with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), … [Read more...] about CIDG seizes PHP2.4 billion in counterfeit cigarettes, smuggling quipment in major anti-smuggling operation
19 alleged trafficking victims rescued in Tawi-Tawi
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) assisted in rescuing 19 individuals alleged to be victims of human trafficking on board a passenger/RoRo vessel at the Port of Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, on October 11, 2024. While conducting a routine roving inspection, the PCG Sea Marshals noticed a group of passengers discussing their intentions to travel to Malaysia. In response, the … [Read more...] about 19 alleged trafficking victims rescued in Tawi-Tawi
