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Human trafficking and the prostitution of children has been a significant issue in the Philippines, often controlled by organized crime syndicates. Human trafficking is a crime against humanity. With the Philippines having a large migrant population, the men are used for fishing, construction, and farming.
Learn about the definition, elements, acts, penalties and qualified trafficking of TIP in the Philippines. Find out how to report, assist and protect victims of TIP and perpetrators of TIP.
Mar 15, 2022 · Learn about the demographics, types, methods, and networks of human trafficking in the Philippines, a major source of sex and labor exploitation. Find out how the pandemic has affected the situation and what the government is doing to combat it.
Trafficking in human beings usually involve illicit practices such as recruitment by mala fide recruitment agencies, abduction/kidnapping, 1 and leaving the country through the “Southern Backdoor” with no legitimate documentation.
This law expands the definition and scope of trafficking in persons, especially women and children, and provides penalties and protection for victims. It also recognizes the rights and dignity of trafficked persons and the State's policy to eliminate trafficking in persons.
The US government assesses the Philippines as a Tier 1 country for meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. The report highlights the government's efforts, challenges, and recommendations to combat trafficking in persons, including sex and labor trafficking.
The IACAT is a government agency that coordinates the implementation of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 and its amendments. The website provides news, updates, and resources on human trafficking in the Philippines and beyond.
