MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration warned the public on another human trafficking scheme victimizing former Overseas Filipino Workers who wish to work abroad again. The worker presented an Overseas Employment Certificate as a Balik Manggagawa, but an immigration officer flagged inconsistencies in the documents. BI chief Morente also hailed the efforts of the Clark immigration officers that intercepted the victim’s flight. A senate inquiry was also launched into the trafficking scheme. In February, flew back home Filipino trafficking victims who were undocumented workers in Syria and fled their employers “due to harsh working conditions.” — Kristine Joy Patag

Source: Philippine Star April 12, 2021 06:33 UTC