Executive Order 548-A
To efficiently address the increasing reports and cases of human trafficking, it is necessary to enhance the coordination between and among agencies engaged in human trafficking drive, thus, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo created the Task Force Against Human Trafficking (TFHT) through Executive Order No. 548-A, under the supervision of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO).
However, the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) shall remain to be the primary body to coordinate, monitor and oversee the implementation of Republic Act 9208, also known as the “Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003”.
On the other hand, the CFO shall complement the functions of the IACAT, and in addition, shall be specifically tasked to conduct special operations such as surveillance of persons and entities suspected to be engaged in human trafficking.
7 charged with large scale illegal recruitment in Manila
Seven people were charged with large scale illegal recruitment and estafa Monday before the Manila regional trial court for allegedly duping eight prospective overseas workers of almost P300,000.
DSWD: 68 rescued from human trafficking in GenSan since Sept '07
A total of 68 jobseekers were rescued from human trafficking rings in General Santos City in Mindanao from September 2007 to September 2008, the Department of Social Welfare and Development said Monday.
434 Foreigners Barred from Entering RP
More than 400 foreigners were barred from entering the country from January to August this year for using fake travel documents.
International News
The US Embassy has provided 760,000 USD through the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to extend two projects combating the trafficking of humans in Vietnam, the US Embassy said on Oct. 9........
After five girls from Manipur were rescued in Kuala Lumpur, India is now asking the Singapore government to take action against the maid placement agency...
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RA 9208 Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003
UN Convention Against Transnational Organize Crime
ILO Convention 29, Forced Labor
Creating a Task Force Against Illegal Recruitment
