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Through two operations, IJM and Philippine Authorities Bring Six Children to Safety
On the vast array of islands that make up the Philippines, in cities more than 200 miles apart, two teams of authorities mobilised early this week to find and rescue vulnerable children. -
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Philippine National Police Bring Rescue to Children in their First Operation of the Year
Inside a dilapidated wooden home in Iligan City, Philippines, three children were rescued from cybersex trafficking as authorities arrested a mother and her accomplice. During last week’s operation—the law enforcement unit’s first of the new year—police and social workers also brought three other children out of the home and into safety. -
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Five Children Under 11 Rescued as Mother is Arrested
ILIGAN CITY, PHILIPPINES— This week, diligent investigations and more than a month of surveillance led police to rescue five children—all under the age of 11, and the youngest only 2 years old. -
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American Arrested in Cebu Apartment for Cybersex Trafficking, as Teenager Is Rescued Nearby
The arrest of an American national on Thursday morning quickly led to the rescue of one of his victims, a 16-year-old girl, in a neighbouring city. -
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Five Children Are Free, and Their Journey to Healing Begins
Acting on a tip from the Nordic Liaison Office, the Philippine National Police rescued five victims of cybersex trafficking last week in a town north of Manila. -
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Philippine Police Capture Australian National Accused of Online Crimes Against Children
Philippine authorities arrested Australian national John Loffler and his Filipina partner after police caught the woman sending sexually explicit videos and photos of young girls online. -
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Court Delivers Speedy Justice, Defending Five Children Who Are Now Free
ILIGAN CITY, PHILIPPINES—Just 37 days after their arrest, two Filipino traffickers pled guilty to attempted trafficking and child abuse in a Philippine court. -
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Year-Long Investigation Leads to Freedom, and Children Are Now Safe
A year of diligent investigations resulted in four victims being brought to safety this week: two young women, a teenage boy and a 12-year-old girl. -
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IJM, Police Travel to Bring Rescue to Three Children
In back-to-back operations, police caught two women who offered to sexually abuse children and livestream the abuse to customers abroad paying to watch online. -
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IJM & U.S. Homeland Security Assist Rescue of Six-Year-Old Day Before Her Birthday
A young girl in the Philippines is celebrating more than her latest birthday this past week. -
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Bar in Cebu is Shut Down after Employees Convicted for Trafficking
CEBU, PHILIPPINES – A heavy chain today locks the doors of the Red Lips bikini bar in Cebu, Philippines. -
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Freedom Takes Time For Children Rescued from Cybersex Trafficking
Five children as young as 2 years old were rescued from online sexual exploitation three months ago. Their story of freedom is still unfolding.