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5 Pinay trafficking victims arrive

December 7, 2023 Jun I. Legaspi 166 views

BUREAU of Immigration (BI) agents at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 said five Filipina trafficking victims arrived in Manila on Dec. 4.

The agents shared that the five were reportedly detained for three months in Malaysia for being undocumented overseas workers.

The victims, whose names were withheld for their protection, were allegedly recruited to work as waitresses through a Facebook post.

According to the victims’ accounts, they had separately departed for Kota Kinabalu via ferry from Zamboanga to evade immigration inspection. Their passports were allegedly not processed formally during departure.

BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco lamented the incident, highlighting the consequences of undocumented travel and the exploitation that can occur abroad.

Upon their arrival, all five passengers were assisted by officials from the NAIA Task Force Against Trafficking.

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