Senator Raffy Tulfo raised concerns over the rising cases of Filipinos falling victim to illegal recruitment, human trafficking, and online scams during a Senate hearing.
He said many overseas Filipino workers have lost jobs due to crises abroad and are being lured by fake online offers, making them more vulnerable to exploitation.
Tulfo cited a case of former OFWs in Malaysia who were allegedly forced into sex work despite being hired as massage therapists.
He called on government agencies to strengthen monitoring, verification, and prosecution of illegal recruiters and trafficking networks.
He also urged stricter post-deployment checks to protect workers and hold offenders accountable.
Source: PhilNews24 | May 2, 2026
