The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday that at least 16 Filipinos who are allegedly human trafficking victims in Myanmar are seeking help from the Philippine government for them to be rescued in conflict areas where they are working.
In a radio interview, DFA Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Eduardo de Vega explained that overseas Filipino workers who are legally working in Myanmar are not stationed in areas being controlled by the rebels, however, some OFWs are still working in such as they are undocumented and compelled to work as scammers.
De Vega said the DFA has already rescued 143 Filipino trafficking victims in Myanmar and have been repatriated to the Philippines.
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