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Pedrita Dimakiling, head of the Department of Social Welfare and Development community-based services unit says the DSWD has served 132 human trafficking cases in 2016. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

132 human trafficking cases served in Davao in 2016

Post author:ALEX D. LOPEZ
Post published:March 28, 2017
Post category:Headline Human Rights Latest Latest News Poverty Youth & Children
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?Some 132 human trafficking cases were served by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in 2016 in Davao City and the region.

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) regional director Eduardo E. Bellido says the joint memorandum of agreement with the Department of Social Welfare and Development will uphold the full protection of children of overseas Filipino workers. Bellido announces the signing of the MOA during Monday's Kapehan sa Davao press conference. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Gov’t agencies eye unified move vs abuse of OFW children in Davao region

Post author:ALEX D. LOPEZ
Post published:March 27, 2017
Post category:Headline Human Rights OFW & Migration Poverty Youth & Children
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The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) will enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for a unified fight against the abuse of children who are left behind by Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Davao City and the region.

Solon wants UDHA law repealed as violent demolitions continue

Post author:MART D. SAMBALUD
Post published:March 24, 2017
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A militant lawmaker called on Friday the repeal of Republic Act No. 7279 or the Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992 in the wake of continuing and violent demolitions against urban poor communities.