Legarda hits digital trafficking, calls for stronger protection of women

2026-03-20 - 12:50

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda warned that human trafficking in the Philippines continues to exploit women and girls, with traffickers adapting faster than institutions and using digital platforms, deepfake technology, and cross-border networks to expand their reach. Legarda underscored that despite decades of legislation and a Tier 1 international ranking, trafficking persists and women