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It shall provide Filipino victims of trafficking overseas with free legal assistance and counsel to pursue legal action against his or her traffickers, represent his or her interests in any criminal investigation or prosecution, and assist in the application for social benefits and/or regular immigration status as may be allowed or provided for ...
What is Trafficking in Persons (TIP)? Trafficking in persons is an illegal act and is considered a violation of human rights. It has three (3) inter-related and interdependent elements for a situation to be considered trafficking in persons:
AN ACT TO INSTITUTE POLICIES TO ELIMINATE TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS ESPECIALLY WOMEN AND CHILDREN, ESTABLISHING THE NECESSARY INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS FOR THE PROTECTION AND SUPPORT OF TRAFFICKED PERSONS, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR ITS VIOLATIONS, AND FOR OTHER.
Republic Act No. 11862 - Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2022 Implementing Rules and Regulations. RA No. 11862 Implementing Rules and Regulations. III. Republic Act No. 11930 - Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) Act. RA No. 11930. IV.
Dec 17, 2020 · The Philippine government has strengthened its legal framework against trafficking through the enactment of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act and other related laws, and has established specialized units and task forces to handle trafficking cases.
DUTERTE STRENGTHENS CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING, SIGNS EXTENDED ANTI-TRAFFICKING LAW BEFORE STEPPING DOWN AS PRESIDENT OF PH.
The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) is the body mandated by law to coordinate and monitor the implementation of Republic Act No. 9208, or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003, with the Department of justice as the lead agency.
It shall, in coordination with the IACAT, supervise the operation of a 24/7 hotline facility, 1343 Actionline, against human trafficking that responds to emergency or crisis calls from victims of human trafficking, their families, and the general public.
TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS ESPECIALLY WOMEN AND CHILDREN, ESTABLISHING THE NECESSARY INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS FOR THE PROTECTION AND SUPPORT OF TRAFFICKED PERSONS, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR ITS VIOLATIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: SECTION I. Short Title.
Human trafficking as it relates to involuntary servitude and slavery is prohibited by the 13th Amendment. Federal laws on human trafficking are enforced by the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, Criminal Section.
