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The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003, officially designated as Republic Act No. 9208, is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 2444 and House Bill No. 4432.It was enacted and passed by Congress of the Philippines' Senate of the Philippines and House of Representatives of the Philippines (12th Congress of the Philippines, 2001–2004) assembled on May 12, 2003, and signed into law (List of ...
[63] [64] It is also unlawful under the R.A. 9208, the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003, a penal law against human trafficking, sex tourism, sex slavery and child prostitution. [5] The Philippines Government first outlawed bride agencies in 1990 after being alarmed at reports of widespread abuse of Philippine women in other countries. [65]
An Act Strengthening the Policies on Anti-Trafficking in Persons, Providing Penalties for Its Violations, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9208, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the "Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003", and Other Special Laws June 23, 2022 [141] 11898
Prostitution in the Philippines is illegal, although somewhat tolerated, with law enforcement being rare with regards to sex workers. Penalties range up to life imprisonment for those involved in trafficking , which is covered by the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 . [ 1 ]
The Philippines is a country of origin and, to a lesser extent, a destination and transit for sexually trafficked persons. [ 1 ] Filipino citizens , primarily women and girls, have been sex trafficked to the various provinces of the Philippines , as well as other countries in Asia [ 2 ] and different continents .
Pages in category "Human trafficking in the Philippines" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. ... Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003; G.
[22] [needs update] While the 2003 and 2012 anti-trafficking laws criminalize sex and labor trafficking with penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment and significant fines (between 1 million and 2 million Philippine pesos), the government's enforcement efforts have weakened due to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. [23]
Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012 2013-02-15: 10365: Amending the Anti-Money Laundering Act or R.A. 9160 2013-02-15: 10366: COMELEC on Precincts for PWD and Senior Citizens 2013-02-15: 10367: Mandatory Biometrics in Voter Registration 2013-02-25: 10368: Reparation and Recognition of Victims of Human Rights Violations During the ...