They are just nine of the total 73 Filipinos rescued from Laos where they were forced to work in a scam syndicate, according to the Department of Migrant Workers
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DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac met the victims of suspected cases of human trafficking at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and assured them of “full government assistance as they seek justice and rebuild their lives,” according to a Facebook post by the agency.
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