MANILA, Philippines — 5 unlawful recruitment victims returned to the nation from Malaysia on Monday, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) stated on Friday.The 5 employees have been reportedly detained for 3 months in Malaysia on grounds of being undocumented abroad employees, the BI stated.
They have been recruited to work as waitresses by way of a social media publish.
They narrated that they evaded immigration inspection once they went to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia by way of a ferry from Zamboanga, and that their passports weren’t processed formally.
“The victims’ ordeal serves as a stark reminder of the dangers concerned in pursuing alternatives with out correct documentation,” BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco stated.
“It not solely jeopardizes people’ rights and well-being whereas overseas, but in addition contributes to the prevalence of human trafficking,” he added.
The 5 Filipinos have been assisted upon arrival by the Ninoy Aquino Worldwide Airport Job Pressure In opposition to Trafficking.
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