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‘Trapped with abusers,’ 7 kids rescued from sex trafficker in Luzon’

One unintended consequence of [the lockdown] is that vulnerable children are being trapped with abusers and traffickers in their homes,’ says the International Justice Mission

MANILA, Philippines – Police arrested on Wednesday, April 22, a 25-year-old woman allegedly engaged in cybersex trafficking of minors, including her own children, in an undisclosed province in Luzon.

Rescued from the suspect’s house were 7 children, all but one of them male, ages 3 to 14. Four of them are the suspect’s children.

“We assure the public – and warn criminals – that our mandate to safeguard Filipino children from online sexual exploitation remains despite the community quarantines in effect around the country,” said Brigadier General Alessandro Abella, who heads the Philippine National Police (PNP) Women and Children Protection Center (WCPC).

It was the second police operation against online sexual exploitation of children or OSEC during the coronavirus lockdown imposed by President Rodrigo Duterte on Luzon since mid-March.

The PNP’s WCPC and Anti-Cybercrime Group conducted the raid with support from the United States Homeland Security Investigations and the International Justice Mission (IJM).

“We recognize lockdowns as an important step to contain the coronavirus, but we also acknowledge that one unintended consequence of this is that vulnerable children are being trapped with abusers and traffickers in their homes,” IJM Philippines director Samson Inocencio Jr was quoted in a statement.

Member organizations of the Child Rights Network (CRN) Philippines had earlier sounded the alarm on the potential rise of OSEC during the coronavirus lockdown.

Another arrest in Cebu

The WCPC’s field unit in the Visayas arrested on April 6 another suspected online sex trafficker in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.

Police secured an arrest warrant against the suspect, a woman, and her live-in partner in February. Her victim – who was abused from the age of 11 to 13 – was her first cousin who was rescued in 2019.

The suspect allegedly live streamed the sexual abuse of her cousin to a foreign sex offender in exchange for money. She was charged for producing and distributing child sexual exploitation materials.

If you come across any suspected case of online sexual exploitation of children, text ENDOSEC (space) (incident details) to 7444-64 for Smart network subscribers. You may also call the action line of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking at 1343, or the WCPC at (032) 410-8483 for the Visayas, and 0917-180-6037 or 0928-604-6425 in Mindanao. – Rappler.com

Source: https://www.rappler.com/nation/258987-trapped-with-abusers-children-rescued-from-sex-trafficker-luzon

NEWS UPDATE

“Human trafficking and COVID-19”

By: Marielle DSJ Chico

The impact of COVID-19 is not confined to sickness and death.

The shutdown of major economic sectors and the prohibition of social activities leaves the vast majority of Filipinos without a source of income and very limited means to socialize. According to We Are Social’s Global Digital Report 2019 , 71 percent of the Philippine population spend an average of four hours a day on social media. The percentage and the hours could be much higher in these times of quarantine. The lack of income and being locked into social media can lead to dangerous situations.

One of the growing concerns in the country is the increase of online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC) cases. According to the “Child Trafficking Situationer” of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT), 65 percent of persons trafficked were women and 21 percent were children. More alarmingly, the Philippines is considered as a top global source of child pornography, with around 80 percent of Filipino kids at risk of online sexual abuse or bullying (UNICEF report, 2017).
A recent article by the Thomson Reuters Foundation entitled “Coronavirus fuels cybersex trafficking fears for children in Southeast Asia” points out that the ongoing pandemic and the consequent lockdowns are expected to cause an increase in the number of cybersex trafficking cases in Southeast Asia. UNICEF warns that an increase in online exposure for 1.5 million children is expected with the closing of schools in at least 165 countries. This puts children at a high risk of being victimized by sexual predators.
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NEWS UPDATE

“USAID, private sector consortium launch ‘counter trafficking in persons’ project in Cebu”

Published 

By Minerva Newman

Photo retrieved from https://ph.usembassy.gov/us-government-launches-php-153-million-project-to-support-philippine-efforts-to-counter-human-trafficking/

Photo retrieved from https://ph.usembassy.gov/us-government-launches-php-153-million-project-to-support-philippine-efforts-to-counter-human-trafficking/

CEBU CITY – The US Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with a local private sector consortium, launched Monday here the “Strength Counter Trafficking in Persons” (CTIP) project that aims to strengthen local systems and partnerships for more effective and sustainable implementation of the CTIP in the Philippines.

US Ambassador Sung Kim said in his keynote message that the US was re-affirming its commitment to end modern day slavery with the launch of the CTIP, adding that more than P150 million ($3 million) have been allocated for the project through the USAID in three years’ time.

Kim said working with the USAID and the Partnership for Development Assistance in the Philippines (PDAP), the US and the Philippine governments will support the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT), its counterpart councils at the local level, civil society organizations, and the private sector in providing interventions across the four counter-trafficking strategy pillars– prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnerships. “The US government is among the largest donors in combating trafficking-in-persons worldwide,” Kim said. He added that, in January, US was commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, which brought the full power and attention of the U.S government to bear in confronting global trafficking.

Kim bared that the US has also created the annual congressionally-mandated Trafficking in Persons report, that serves as a call to action for governments around the world to better understand the trafficking within their countries and use best practices to eradicate this global scourge.

He congratulated the Philippines for maintaining the Tier 1 ranking in the report for the fourth consecutive time which acknowledges the Philippines’ strong commitment in addressing this problem.

According to the Ambassador the USAID’s Strength CTIP activity complements the ongoing assistance provided by the US Department of State and the Philippines government’s Child Protection Compact Partnership, as well as with the State Department’s Program to End Modern Slavery project.

“Our assistance through these three programs totals almost P510 million pesos or more than $10 million to combat trafficking in the Philippines,” Kim said, and he was also please to note that the Philippines has proactive civil society working on this important issue.
Kim encouraged the business sector partners to look and find ways to prevent their supply chains from indirectly supporting traffickers. Strong partnerships among stakeholders are critical to achieve results in the areas of protection, prosecution and prevention, he added.

The local private sector consortium in Cebu that will implement the CTIP project includes the partnership among the three civil society organizations namely, Children’s Legal Bureau (CLB), Bidlisiw Foundation, Inc. (BFI) and the Fellowship for Organizing Endeavors (FORGE) that work together to achieve results in protection, prosecution and prevention.

Source: Newman, M. (2020, January 28) USAID, private sector consortium launch ‘counter trafficking in persons’ project in Cebu. Retrieved from https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/01/28/usaid-private-sector-consortium-launch-counter-trafficking-in-persons-project-in-cebu/

Official Release from the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines link: https://ph.usembassy.gov/us-government-launches-php-153-million-project-to-support-philippine-efforts-to-counter-human-trafficking/

NEWS UPDATE

“USAID, private sector consortium launch ‘counter trafficking in persons’ project in Cebu”

Published 

By Minerva Newman

Photo retrieved from https://ph.usembassy.gov/us-government-launches-php-153-million-project-to-support-philippine-efforts-to-counter-human-trafficking/

Photo retrieved from https://ph.usembassy.gov/us-government-launches-php-153-million-project-to-support-philippine-efforts-to-counter-human-trafficking/

CEBU CITY – The US Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with a local private sector consortium, launched Monday here the “Strength Counter Trafficking in Persons” (CTIP) project that aims to strengthen local systems and partnerships for more effective and sustainable implementation of the CTIP in the Philippines.

US Ambassador Sung Kim said in his keynote message that the US was re-affirming its commitment to end modern day slavery with the launch of the CTIP, adding that more than P150 million ($3 million) have been allocated for the project through the USAID in three years’ time.

Kim said working with the USAID and the Partnership for Development Assistance in the Philippines (PDAP), the US and the Philippine governments will support the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT), its counterpart councils at the local level, civil society organizations, and the private sector in providing interventions across the four counter-trafficking strategy pillars– prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnerships.

“The US government is among the largest donors in combating trafficking-in-persons worldwide,” Kim said. He added that, in January, US was commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, which brought the full power and attention of the U.S government to bear in confronting global trafficking. Kim bared that the US has also created the annual congressionally-mandated Trafficking in Persons report, that serves as a call to action for governments around the world to better understand the trafficking within their countries and use best practices to eradicate this global scourge.

He congratulated the Philippines for maintaining the Tier 1 ranking in the report for the fourth consecutive time which acknowledges the Philippines’ strong commitment in addressing this problem.

According to the Ambassador the USAID’s Strength CTIP activity complements the ongoing assistance provided by the US Department of State and the Philippines government’s Child Protection Compact Partnership, as well as with the State Department’s Program to End Modern Slavery project.

“Our assistance through these three programs totals almost P510 million pesos or more than $10 million to combat trafficking in the Philippines,” Kim said, and he was also please to note that the Philippines has proactive civil society working on this important issue.
Kim encouraged the business sector partners to look and find ways to prevent their supply chains from indirectly supporting traffickers. Strong partnerships among stakeholders are critical to achieve results in the areas of protection, prosecution and prevention, he added.

The local private sector consortium in Cebu that will implement the CTIP project includes the partnership among the three civil society organizations namely, Children’s Legal Bureau (CLB), Bidlisiw Foundation, Inc. (BFI) and the Fellowship for Organizing Endeavors (FORGE) that work together to achieve results in protection, prosecution and prevention.

Source: Newman, M. (2020, January 28) USAID, private sector consortium launch ‘counter trafficking in persons’ project in Cebu. Retrieved from https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/01/28/usaid-private-sector-consortium-launch-counter-trafficking-in-persons-project-in-cebu/. 

Official release from U.S. Embassy in the Philippines: https://ph.usembassy.gov/us-government-launches-php-153-million-project-to-support-philippine-efforts-to-counter-human-trafficking/

ANNOUNCEMENT

Please be informed that as of today, one of the telephone lines (i.e. (02) 374-8216) of the Partnership for Development Assistance in the Philippines Inc. (PDAP) is no longer in service. However, you may still reach PDAP at (02) 374-8214 and/or (02) 373-0556. Kindly update your records accordingly.  Thank you very much.

PDAP Conducts Seaweeds Farming Technical Training in Caluya, Antique

The Partnership for Development Assistance in the Philippines Inc. (PDAP) in partnership with the Rotary Club of Manila Metro and Ms. May Lim of PMLJ Trading conducted on-site capacity building interventions on September 4-8, 2016, October 2-6, 2016 and December 4-8, 2016 for thirty (30) seaweed farmers in Brgy. Imba, Caluya, Antique. The capacity building assistance provided helped enhance the skills of the farmers in seaweeds farming which will eventually result in increased productivity and increased income of the beneficiaries.

As designed by PDAP and approved by Rotary Club of Manila Metro, the interventions consisted of three (3) modules; namely, Siting and Planting, Farm Management and Harvest and Post-Harvest. All modules were primarily conducted through hands-on training or on-site coaching and mentoring (i.e. teaching and learning by doing and guiding). All modules were also conducted during the actual timing of implementation by the farmer-participants of the key processes in seaweeds farming so the farmer-participants will better and fully understand and appreciate the farming technology imparted to them. Individual demo farms were installed which the farmer-participants used to apply the knowledge and skills that they have acquired. Regular monitoring and farm assessment were done in between the conduct of the three (3) modules.

Exit meetings involving the seaweed-farmer participants were done after the conduct of each of the three (3) modules where reviews of the modules were done. It was emphasized that to produce good-quality raw dried seaweeds (RDS), seaweed farmers must apply the proper farming techniques they have learned from site selection to the post-harvest stage. With good-quality RDS, it would be easier for the farmers to market their produce in the market.

Farmer-participants also gave their feedback in the exit meetings. The farmers expressed their appreciation to the new seaweed farming technology they acquired by citing some of the improvements they have observed in their respective seaweed farms. Most farmers were optimistic that the new farming technology will contribute in increasing their income from seaweeds farming.

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