Human Trafficking in The Philippines

Human Trafficking In The Philippines

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Human trafficking and the prostitution of children is a significant issue in the Philippines, often controlled by organized crime syndicates. Human Trafficking in the Philippines is a crime against humanity.

In an effort to deal with the problem, the Philippines passed R.A. 9208, the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003, a penal law against human trafficking, sex tourism, sex slavery and child prostitution. Enforcement is reported to be inconsistent.

Read more about Human Trafficking In The Philippines:  Statistics, Problem Areas and History, Trafficking of Filipinas To Overseas Destinations, Sex Tourism, Foreign Child Molesters, Mail-order Bride Trafficking, Debt Bondage, Child-organ Trafficking, Efforts To Control, Protection By Politicians and Police, Prevention, Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs), Action By Foreign Governments, Corruption, The Victims, Organized Crime of Child Trafficking, Prosecutions

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