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GMA Network - Oct 21, 2026

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is crafting a declaration that calls for stronger regional action against fraudulent online recruitment and safer migration amid the prevalence of human trafficking across the region, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Wednesday.

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