NANAWAGAN ang Tingog Party-list ng mas maigting na kolaborasyon sa mga bansa sa Southeast Asia upang higit na paigtingin ang laban sa human trafficking.

Ginawa ni Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre, chairman ng House committee on overseas workers affairs, ang panawagan kasabay ng pagbibigay papuri sa repatriation ng 187 na Pilipinong biktima ng human trafficking sa Myanmar.

Kinilala din ng Tingog Party-list, na kinakatawan din ni Rep. Yedda K. Romualdez, ang pamahalaan ng Pilipinas para sa mabilis at maayos na pakikipag-ugnayan para mapauwi ang mga biktima.

Ani Acidre, ang naturang repatriation na pinangunahan ng Department of Foreign Affairs at Department of Migrant Workers ay naging posible sa tulong ng pakikipag-ugnayan ng mga ito sa mga otoridad ng Thailand at Myanmar.

“This decisive action among ASEAN member states underscores the urgent need to address the growing human trafficking crisis in the region. It serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing threat that human trafficking poses to vulnerable individuals and communities,” sabi ni Acidre.

Sa kabila ng pagbubunyi para sa pagbabalik bansa at sa kanilang pamilya ng 187 na kababayan, “our hearts remain heavy for the 62 Filipinos still trapped in trafficking compounds in Myanmar,” aniya.

“Their plight highlights the relentless nature of human trafficking, which preys on the most marginalized members of society. This situation calls for robust preventive measures, enhanced law enforcement collaboration, and heightened public awareness campaigns to shield our citizens from falling victim to these criminal enterprises,” dagdag niya.

Hinikayat ng Tingog Party-list ang lahat ng ahensya ng pamahalaan na palakasin at ipagpatuloy ang lahat ng hakbang para matukoy, maligtas at mabigyan ng tulong ang lahat ng biktima ng trafficking.

“Furthermore, we advocate for stronger regional cooperation among ASEAN member states to forge a unified and comprehensive response to human trafficking, ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable for their crimes,” sabi ni Acidre.

Bilang tagapangulo aniya ng House committee on overseas Filipino workers, “we reaffirm our commitment to advancing policies that protect the rights and welfare of Filipinos abroad.”

“Let this repatriation serve as a catalyst for all stakeholders to renew their dedication to combating human trafficking, ensuring that no Filipino is left behind in such dire situations,” aniya.

Tinukoy niya na ang Tingog Party-list “remains unwavering in its advocacy for a government that not only cares, but also takes decisive action to uphold the dignity and security of every Filipino, no matter where they may be in the world.”

“Together, we can create a future free from the scourge of human trafficking,” saad pa ni Acidre.