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News about VF's efforts to eliminate Trafficking in Persons
We share some of the articles about our anti-trafficking efforts that landed on the pages of major dailies and websites.
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PPA to Build New and Bigger Shelter for Trafficking Victims
MANILA, PHILIPPINES � In an effort to address the emergence of more human trafficking cases and broaden its outreach, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is set to construct a new and more spacious halfway house for trafficked women and children at the Manila North Harbor and inaugurate an extension office at the South Harbor.
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VF President: Cited as one of the Modern Day Abolitionists of Slave Trade
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Abolition of Slave Trade Commemorative Magazine features two of the Modern day abolitionist to end slavery in its 21st century forms which includes our very own Ma. Cecilia Flores-Oebanda.
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Halfway House for Trafficking Victims to Open at NAIA
Manila, Philippines (May 7, 2007). Today, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and Visayan Forum Foundation, Inc. will hold a Capsule Laying Ceremony to commence the building of the Bahay Silungan sa Paliparan (Airport Halfway House) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
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VF President wins Anti-Slavery Award
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Ma. Cecilia Flores-Oebanda, President of Visayan Forum Foundation, is the first Filipino to win the prestigious International Anti-Slavery Award.
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Microsoft partners with VF on trafficking
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Makati City, Philippines, May 26, 2006 - On the third anniversary of the signing of Republic Act 9208 or the "Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003", Filipinos who have fallen prey to the evils of human trafficking are getting a break that could help them step up to a better life.
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US Gov't supports VF's anti-trafficking program
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US Ambassador Kristie A. Kenney visits Davao halfway house in Sasa Port during the ceremonial signing of USAID & US Department of State grant to VF, witnessed by PPA Gender and Development chief Ms. Aida Dizon, last June 22, 2006.
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Help Filipina Domestic Workers Caught in Lebanon War
Domestic workers have long been fighting a war even before the present crisis in Lebanon erupted. They endure physical, verbal and sexual abuse, according to ILO report in 2002. Click this section for recent updates...
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RP Celebrates 1st Official National Domestic Workers' Day
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GMA declares April 30, 2006 as National Domestic Workers' Day. Thousands of kasambahays and supports will launch nationwide simultaneous rallies. QC government and Visayan Forum to spearhead key march at Quezon Memorial Circle this 4:30 pm Sunday. Local domestics are seeeking swift passage of the popular Batas Kasambahay
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Public-Private Sector Partnership hailed amongst �Best Practices� in US Trafficking Report
The latest US Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report released this June 3, 2005 by US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice hailed the unique partnership between the Philippine government, non-government organizations and private shipping companies as one of the �best practices� in combating trafficking in the world.
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1M Filipino children working as domestics
Philippine Daily Inquirer
July 29, 2002 (Monday)
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'Worst forms' of child labor found in 8 areas
PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2003
By Jerome Aning
CHILD labor in its "worst forms" has been found in eight areas in the Philippines.
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World Day Against Child Labor 2004
Child Domestic Workers to Lead Candle Light Vigil
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Batang Kasambahay Balik Eskwela Flyer
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Half of Filipino children are missing out education
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GMA signs Anti-Child Labor Law
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Confronting human trafficking, helping its victims
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Human traffic cases alarming
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Human trafficking a thriving business
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GMA inks tough Anti-Trafficking Law
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Eight-year wait for the anti-trafficking law is over
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Human trafficking penalties set; New law sets stiff penalties for human trafficking
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Senate Oks Magna Carta for working kids
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Mga Batang Kasambahay, Balik na sa paaralan!
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Munting Handog Pang-edukasyon Alay para sa Bata at Kabataang Kasambahay
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Batang Kasambahay: Balik Eskwela Flyer
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Ang Pagmamahal sa ating kapwa ay nagsisimula sa ating mga kasambahay
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World Day Against Child Labor Town Hall Meeting: It's the Children's Turn to Speak
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World Day Against Child Labor Press Release
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Anti-child labor law inaarbor ng film outfit
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Anti-trafficking project receives US aid
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MoA against trafficking of persons signed
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U.S. backs RP's anti-child trafficking efforts
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Anti-child labor law lagdaan na!
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Crush chains of poverty, ignorance: child laborers urge Gloria
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Durugin ang ugat ng kahirapan, kawalan ng edukasyon: hamon ng mga batang manggagawa kay Gloria
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Open Letter to GMA
AN OPEN LETTER TO HER EXCELLENCY
PRESIDENT GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
On the Third Anniversary of the Global March Against Child Labor
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Tama na ang mga Pangako para sa mga Kabataan!
Isang oras paglubog ng araw sa Manila Bay, magsisindi ng isang libong kandila ang mga manggagawang kabataa't kanilang mga magulang para bantayan ang mga pangako ng mga pinuno at representanteng nagpupulong-pulong sa United Nations General Assembly on Special Session on Children ngayong Mayo 8 hanggang 10 sa New York headquarters.
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Enough of Promises for Children!
An hour after the crimson sun sinks in Manila Bay, Filipino child laborers and their families will lit some 1,000 candles to vigil for world leaders and representatives meeting at the United Nations General Assembly for a Special Session on Children (UNGASS) slated May 8-10 in headquarters New York.
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Philippines Ratify ILO C182
The Philippines the second country in Asia, or 38th in the world, to ratify the International Labor Organization instrument.
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Combating Child Trafficking
To combat child trafficking in the country, domestic shipping company William, Gothong and Aboitiz (WG & A) has agreed to set up a monitoring scheme for passengers of its popular Super-Ferry vessels.
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