Human trafficking is a horrific crime against millions of people, especially against women and children, and it is increasing in the Philippines. There are 4.5 million people victimized by human traffickers annually around the world. The most vulnerable are young women and minors who are lured or forced into the sex trade by human traffickers and sex bar owners and pimps. It is a dehumanizing experience for all victims especially the child victims most of whom are 15 to 17 years of age. They live on the street and are taken by human traffickers.

Source: Manila Times June 17, 2017 16:18 UTC