41 Human Trafficking Victims Rescued in Cebu; 10 Minors Among Them
In Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, 41 women, including 10 minors, were rescued on suspicion of human trafficking. Five suspects were arrested in connection with an alleged prostitution syndicate, highlighting the persistent issue of human trafficking in the Philippines.
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