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The document discusses human trafficking in the Philippines and the government's response. It notes that many Filipinos seek work abroad due to lack of opportunities at home, which makes the…
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269 views3 pagesModule 2 - Human Trafficking
The document discusses human trafficking in the Philippines and the government's response. It notes that many Filipinos seek work abroad due to lack of opportunities at home, which makes them vulnerable to human trafficking. The UNODC report found that the most common forms of human trafficking globally are for sexual exploitation (79%) and forced labor (18%). The Philippine government has instituted laws and organizations to address human trafficking, including the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012, the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking, and guidelines from the POEA to protect migrant workers.
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The document discusses human trafficking in the Philippines and the government's response. It notes that many Filipinos seek work abroad due to lack of opportunities at home, which makes the…
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