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At least 52 of the 75 Filipino human trafficking victims in Laos have been repatriated by the Philippine government, the Department of Migrant Workers said on Wednesday.“Mayroon pong 75 total na victims ng human trafficking sa Laos…Naibalik na po natin dito sa bansa ang 52 OFWs mula sa sa Laos,” said DMW Usec. Bernard Olalia at the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon.briefing.
It added that they are now coordinating with the Department of Foreign Affairs on the crackdown of companies within the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo, Laos, which is a suspected hub for illegal activity in recent years.Aside from legal assistance, the department also provided psychosocial service and financial support to the repatriated OFWs.But the DMW said it will also provide referrals to those who still want to pursue a career abroad.
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