CHR to gov't: Put more effort to stop trafficking of Filipinos to Myanmar

CHR to gov't: Put more effort to stop trafficking of Filipinos to Myanmar

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is calling on the government to conduct an intensified implementation and enforcement of anti-trafficking laws in the country following the rise of alleged human trafficking cases involving Filipinos in Myanmar. In a statement, the CHR expressed grave concern over reports of Filipinos being trafficked into illegal

NBI nabs Thailand-bound woman for alleged human trafficking at NAIA

The National Bureau of Investigation arrested a woman passenger on a flight to Thailand at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport for alleged human trafficking.

Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac confirmed that Canada will also help the Philippines fight human trafficking. During their meeting with Canadian Assistant Deputy Minister Jennifer McIntyre, the Canadian official assured the Philippines of its cooperation in promoting the protection and rights of Filipinos in Canada. Part of this is the strengthening of the bilateral labor agreement between the two countries. Cacdac also shared with the…