00:00The government has assured the Filipinos who fell victim to human trafficking linked to Pogo operations in Myanmar
00:06Will receive the necessary assistance and support meanwhile the government is set to deploy personnel to aid and rescue operations
00:15Following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar our charm Spina has the report
00:24The Philippine government has successfully rescued and repatriated
00:28176 Filipinos who fell victim to human trafficking in Myanmar Malacanang assures that President Ferdinand R. Marcos jr.'s
00:35Administration is committed to providing assistance to these survivors who were exploited in supposed scam hubs
00:41The palace stress that this effort reflects the chief executive's commitment to prioritize the safety and welfare of Filipinos
00:48It also urged aspiring overseas workers to follow legal channels to avoid falling into the same trap
00:54Reports show that the victims suffered physical abuse and punishment from their employers whenever they failed to meet their demands
01:01The government is committed to providing assistance to these survivors who were exploited in supposed scam hubs
01:06We have a POEA to provide them with security and to ensure that they will be safe
01:15So aside from what the government will do, we are committed to providing assistance to our fellow Filipinos
01:21The administration reassures the public that rescue operations will continue if necessary
01:26Malacanang is also promoting local job opportunities to reduce the need for Filipinos to seek work abroad
01:32In an effort to prevent being separated from their families just to eke out a living
01:37We are into projects giving more jobs to the Filipinos
01:41So with this I hope that they can rely on that
01:45They can have these jobs that will match their capacities and skills
01:51Meanwhile, President Marcos has also ordered the deployment of over a hundred government personnel
01:56to aid rescue efforts in Myanmar following a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake
02:01Malacanang emphasized the importance of helping neighboring countries in times of crisis
02:06The Philippine team will include medical workers, urban search and rescue experts, and members of the armed forces
02:12The resources will be mobilized so that we can help our neighbors
02:17Tomorrow is the tentative travel date for deployment
02:21so that the Philippines can help our fellow Filipinos
02:25and the citizens here in the neighboring countries
02:30As part of disaster preparedness, Malacanang calls on local governments to regularly conduct earthquake and fire drills
02:36and inspect buildings for structural safety
02:39This is Sharm Zespina from PTV Manila for Balitang Pambansa
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