MANILA, Philippines — After suffering a “harrowing ordeal” of sex trafficking in Malaysia, a Filipino woman has been repatriated, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Thursday. ADVERTISEMENTAccording to the BI, the woman was originally promised a housekeeping job in Malaysia, but was eventually forced to become a sex worker. The victim further recounted traveling through mountainous terrains to reach a hotel in Sibu, Malaysia, the bureau noted. According to the BI, the victim was then transferred to another hotel in Bintulu, Malaysia. READ: 3 Filipino trafficking victims repatriated from MyanmarThe BI chief expressed dismay, and emphasized the need for an increased awareness and a strong legal framework to combat sex trafficking effectively.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 09, 2023 22:19 UTC