12 women, including 10 minors, rescued from trafficking ring in Pililia

Published by rudy Date posted on May 30, 2018

Nicole-Anne C. Lagrimas/KBK, GMA News, May 30, 2018

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has rescued 12 women, 10 of whom are minors, and arrested three alleged human traffickers in a resort in Pililia, Rizal.

A statement from the bureau said Tania Versoza Ramos, Ediven John Joven, and Manolo Vicente Boca were arrested by NBI Rizal operatives in an entrapment and rescue operation on Monday.

According to the statement, their arrest stemmed from a tip by Christian nonprofit Destiny Rescue Philippines regarding a pimp identified as “Tanya,” who allegedly offered underaged prostitutes to clients “for sexual pleasures” in hotels and resorts in the Tanay and Pililia area.

Surveillance operations confirmed the existence of human trafficking activities in the area, the statement said.

The rescue and entrapment, aimed towards catching the alleged pimp in the act of wrongdoing, were conducted by NBI operatives, Social Welfare department representatives, and barangay officials, it added.

They face charges for violations of the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012 and if the Special Protection Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act before the provincial prosecutor’s office in Taytay, Rizal. —

Nov 25 – Dec 12: 18-Day Campaign
to End Violence Against Women

“End violence against women:
in the world of work and everywhere!”

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!

#WearMask #WashHands
#Distancing
#TakePicturesVideos

#Coronavirus in Phl

October –

17 Oct – Intl Day for the Eradication of Poverty
24 Oct – Global Media & Information Literacy Week
24 Oct – United Nations Day
24 Oct – Disarmament Week
24 Oct – World Development Information Day
31 Oct – World Cities Day
November –
Nov 2 – International Day to End Impunity
for Crimes against Journalists
Nov 9 – World Science Day for Peace
and Development
Nov 16 – International Day for Tolerance
Nov 19 – World Toilet Day
Nov 20 – World Children’s Day
Nov 25 International Day for the Elimination
of Violence Against Women

Monthly Observances:
Industry and Commerce Safety Month
National Statistics Month
Local Government Month
Consumer Welfare Month
Cooperative Month
Natl Quality & Productivity Improvement Month
National Health and Wellness Tourism Month
National Indigenous Peoples Month
November –
Homes Safety Month
Filipino Values Month
National Rice Awareness Month
Natl Consciousness Month for Punctuality
and Civility
Environmental Awareness Month
National Children’s Month
Organic Agriculture Month
Weekly Observances
October 17-23:
National Week for Overcoming Extreme Poverty
October 18 – 24: United Nations Week
Last Week: Nurses’ Week
Consumers’ Protection Week
Week of the 4th Sunday:
Barrio Farmers’ Week
November –
Nov 19-25 : Global Warming and Climate Change
Consciousness Week
Nov 23-29: National Girls’ Week
Population and Development Week
Week 2: Social Welfare Week
Week 3: Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week
Nov 25 – Dec 12: 18-Day Campaign
to End Violence Against Women
Last Week: Safety and Accident Prevention Week
Daily Observances:
Oct 24: United Nations Day
Oct 29: National Indigenous People’s Thanksgiving Day
November –
Last Saturday: Career Executive Service Day
Nov 19: National Child Health Day