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editOnline scams
editIn May 2023, Philippine authorities rescued more than 1,000 human trafficking victims. The victims were lured by job postings on social media that promised good paying jobs where they would then be trapped with armed guards that prevented them from leaving. The victims worked 18 hours a day performing cryptocurrency scams. The victims would meet people on Facebook and dating apps to then pretend to fall in love and take their money.[2]
Prevention
editThe Interagency Council Against Trafficking and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas set up a trafficking hotline. The hotline received 2,487 calls which led to the identification of 18 victims and 34 trafficking cases. All victims were referred to services and law enforcement.[3]
In December 2022, the Fourth National Strategic Plan Against Trafficking in Persons 2023-2027 was approved.[3]
Action by foreign governments
editThe United States embassy in the Philippines involves itself in the prevention, prosecution, and protection of persons trafficked in the Philippines. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) supports the work of local organizations throughout the Philippines through training frontline workers, providing legal assistance to victims, and creating dialogue around the topic to raise awareness.[4]
References
edit- ↑ Whitney, Chase (2022-03-15). "Human Trafficking in the Philippines". The Exodus Road. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ↑ "More Than 1,000 Trafficking Victims Rescued, Philippines Authorities Say". VOA. 2023-05-05. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- 1 2 "Philippines". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ↑ Manila, U. S. Embassy (2021-03-31). "Fact Sheet: U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Partners to Combat Trafficking in Persons". U.S. Embassy in the Philippines. Retrieved 2023-08-29.