The Philippines has complied with the minimum standards for eliminating human trafficking, thereby retaining its Tier 1 ranking, according to the US State Department in a report released in June.

“The Government of the Philippines fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. The government continued to demonstrate serious and sustained efforts during the reporting period; therefore, the Philippines remained on Tier 1,” according to the Trafficking in Persons (TIP).

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