Arrest in Bogo city a ‘positive response’, says NGO

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 04/12/2015

The arrest  last week of a 73-year-old Canadian retiree, along with a  mother and grandmother in Bogo City in a case of alleged child sex abuse is a “positive response” in the fight against human trafficking, said…

American retiree in trafficking, child abuse charges

Apple Ta-as 03/31/2015

Charges of human trafficking and child abuse were filed in court yesterday against the 73-year-old American national arrested in Bogo city for allegedly molesting a 17-year-old boy inside his car. Jonathan Anderson Buck, a retired special education…

Trafficking raps filed vs Danish visitor, aide

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/23/2015

A Danish national and his female assistant are facing human trafficking charges after they allegedly abused at least three children in barangay Tisa, Cebu City. Nicola Jacobsen, 54, and Alona Tortosa were accused of violating Republic Act…

Abuse on the high seas

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/22/2015

Recruited from Cebu and Bohol, at least 76 enslaved fishermen rescued off southernmost tip of Palawan Authorities in Palawan on Tuesday rescued at least 76 fishermen who were allegedly forced to work without pay in commercial fishing…

Danish national, aide face trafficking raps

Norman V. Mendoza 01/21/2015

Charges will be filed against a Danish national and his aide today after they were arrested for allegedly having sex with street girls and operating a cyberpornography business at his rented apartment in barangay Tisa, Cebu City.…

Court sentences pimp to 20 years

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/04/2014

Ostia was arrested by the Regional Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force at a resto bar in Cebu City where he brought the victims. THE Regional Trial Court in Cebu City convicted a male pimp for exposing three women…

Swiss tourist shocked to learn child abuse case is non-bailable

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/03/2014

“I don’t know much about your legal system here… I will die.” Arrested Swiss tourist Walter Hauck smiled brightly when he was presented for inquest proceedings on child abuse charges at the Capitol compound yesterday. “I don’t…

Life behind bars for 2 for pushing women into prostitution

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 11/26/2014

COLON PIMPS CONVICTED 15-years for pension house owner The Cebu City Regional Trial Court yesterday sentenced three people, including the owner of a downtown pension house that fronted as a brothel, after they were found guilty for…

Resolution seeks unified drive vs illegal recruitment

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/25/2014

The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) approved a resolution authorizing Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III to set up partnerships with government agencies to combat illegal recruitment and human trafficking. The PB  also seeks to establish a “systematic” information…

Magpale wants sex education subjects in school curriculum

Peter L. Romanillos 11/11/2014

To help curb teenage pregnancies and other issues confronting adolescents, a local legislator is planning to introduce sex education subjects in the curriculum for sixth graders to college students in Cebu province. The Cebu Provincial Adolescent Health…

Cordova gov’t monitoring foreign visitors, residents

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Norman V. Mendoza 11/09/2014

Cordova Mayor Adelino Sitoy said they are monitoring foreigners living in or visiting the town as part of their campaign against human trafficking. Sitoy said while the police had been doing a commendable job, human trafficking remains…

Human trafficking plaints filed against 2 foreigners

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Norman V. Mendoza 11/08/2014

Charges were filed yesterday against two foreigners who were arrested by police in separate operations in the cities of Cebu and Lapu-Lapu over allegations of human trafficking. German national Dietmar Moenig was presented by police before Assistant…

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