The Department of Social Welfare and Development announced on Sunday that it would provide temporary shelter and comprehensive assistance to 13 Filipino surrogates recently repatriated from Cambodia after being convicted of human trafficking .In a statement, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian directed the agency’s National Capital Region field office to extend support to the surrogates under the Recovery and Reintegration Program for Trafficked Persons.
Accompanying the surrogates were three babies, who were also brought back to the Philippines.DSWD Assistant Secretary for International Affairs Elaine Fallarcuna stated that while the surrogate mothers are housed in temporary shelters, the agency will facilitate communication with their families to support reintegration.“The respective families of the surrogate mothers will also undergo an assessment to determine the services and interventions needed,” Fallarcuna said.
Human Trafficking Repatriation Surrogacy Philippines Cambodia
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Philippines Seeks Pardon for 13 Pregnant Filipinas Jailed in Cambodia as Surrogate MothersThe Philippine government is actively pursuing a pardon for 13 pregnant Filipinas imprisoned in Cambodia for illegally acting as surrogate mothers. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is collaborating with Cambodian authorities and multiple government agencies to secure their release. The 13 women were among 24 foreigners arrested in September for alleged human trafficking.
Read more »
Philippines Repatriates 13 Surrogates Convicted in CambodiaThirteen Filipino surrogates convicted in Cambodia for human trafficking have been pardoned and repatriated by the Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh.
Read more »
Philippines Bring Home 13 Mothers Convicted of Surrogacy in CambodiaThe Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has repatriated 13 Filipino women who were convicted of surrogacy in Cambodia. The women were treated as victims of trafficking and provided with support upon their return.
Read more »
Eala ends 2024 season at 149th in world rankingsMANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala of the Philippines finished the 2024 season placing 149th in the world.
Read more »
DSWD Suspends Guarantee Letters, Go Seeks Hospital CooperationSenator Christopher Go stressed the importance of uninterrupted medical assistance for Filipinos during the Christmas season, amidst concerns raised about the DSWD's suspension of guarantee letters (GLs) starting December 13. DSWD officials clarified that the suspension only affects GL processing and doesn't halt medical aid. Patients can still receive support through satellite offices and promissory notes. Senator Go proposed coordination between DSWD and hospitals to accept promissory notes during the suspension period.
Read more »
DSWD's soup kitchen open on holidays, says GatchalianMANILA, Philippines — In a bid to accommodate more families and individuals, especially those on the streets, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Tuesday that its 'Walang Gutom Kitchen' (WGK)would remain open during the holidays.
Read more »