MANILA, Philippines — There had been previous instances where some Filipino workers staying at the Philippine Embassy shelter in Damascus were “re-trafficked” to their employers allegedly with the help of several embassy personnel, the country’s new top diplomat in Syria said.
“There were some of them who were part of allegations of human traffickinghere,” Charg d’ affaires Vida Soraya Verzosa said in an interview on INQside Look.
“When I was able to investigate and really secure the services of our Syrian retainer lawyer, we were able to get documents filed before the Syrian prosecutor’s office over issues involving some of the organic personnel of the post as well…
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