Solon urges House to pass expanded anti-trafficking bill By Charlie V. Manalo 12/13/2011

Solon urges House to pass expanded anti-trafficking bill

By Charlie V. Manalo 12/13/2011
Western Samar Rep. Mel Senen Sarmiento urged Congress to support the Expanded Anti Human Trafficking in Person Bill which has been approved by the Committee on Revision of Laws and is now awaiting endorsement by the Committee on Appropriations.

Speaking during the observance of the International Day Against Human Trafficking, Sarmiento said the meausure has gone through various public hearing with trafficking survivors, non-government organizations, and national government offices, especially the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT).

The bill strengthens the government’s campaign against the crime that victimizes mostly women and children, said Sarmiento, main author of the bill..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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