National Bureau of Investigation agents rescued 10 minors on Thursday after a raid on a printing press in Barangay Potrero in Malabon City that was allegedly being run like a sweatshop.
The 10 were among 30 workers rescued by the NBI Anti-Human Trafficking Division, GMA News’ John Consulta reported on “Saksi.”
The raiding team found potentially toxic chemicals, and a fire exit blocked by electric wires, the report said.
The NBI also found the establishment could not present the proper permits.
“Maaring nagtitipid ang may-ari. Hindi na dinadaan sa ganitong proseso. Basta kailangan ng trabahaor ora-orada, biodata lang ang katapat,” said NBI-AHTRAD head lawyer Eric Nuqui.
Investigation showed the workers had 12-hour workdays, and were exposed to chemicals. They were paid P200 a day, less than half the minimum wage in Metro Manila.
Workers admitted they accepted the terms of the job because of poverty.
“Mahirap ang buhay galing kasi ako probinsya,” said one.
Nuqui said they are preparing charges against the owners of the company for violation of Republic Act 9231, which penalizes the use of child labor.
He also said they are looking into whether they can charge the owners as well for human trafficking. — Joel Locsin/JDS, GMA News
June 2025
Philippine Environment Month!
“Action for Nature, for the Future!”
Invoke Article 33 of the ILO Constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry recommendations
against serious violations of
Forced Labour and Freedom of Association protocols.
Accept National Unity Government (NUG)
of Myanmar. Reject Military!
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Monthly Observances:
1 Jun – World Day of Parents
5 Jun – World Environment Day
7 Jun – World Food Safety Day
8 Jun – World Oceans Day
12 Jun – World Day Against
Child Labour
15 Jun – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
16 Jun – International Day of Family Remittances
17 Jun – World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
20 Jun – World Refugee Day
25 Jun – Day of the Seafarer
27 Jun – Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day
Daily Observances:
First Saturday of July:
International Cooperative Day
in the Philippines
