Trafficking is Not Acceptable Here
5 days and counting. Megumi and I need your prayers for these last few days. We are weary, but remain strong and encouraged because our Heavenly Father has already laid out our path, and He is leading it.
Of course, we should all pray for the victims of injustice tonight. The cover of darkness is the blanket where evil is done all throughout the world. Below I share a news bulletin dated yesterday, July 15, 2008 from the IJM Website. Our prayer should be for rescue and justice.
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Life Sentence for Perpetrator in Philippines Trafficking Case
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
MANILA, PHILIPINES – On June 30, 2008, a perpetrator convicted of trafficking for sexual exploitation was sentenced to life imprisonment and ordered to pay damages to her victims, who were represented by IJM Manila’s legal team. The sentence marks the Philippines’ 11th conviction for human trafficking since the country’s anti-trafficking legislation came into effect in 2003. “This conviction is a clear statement that the trafficking of minors is simply unacceptable in the Philippines,” explains Carmela Andal-Castro, Director of IJM Philippines.
At the conclusion , the judge convicted the accused of hiring and trafficking seven female victims – two of them minors – for sexual exploitation and prostitution, in violation of the Philippines’ Anti-Trafficking in Persons Acts of 2003 (RA 9208). According to Philippine law, if at least one victim in a trafficking case is a minor, the perpetrator is guilty of “qualified trafficking,” and the crime is punished with a higher penalty than ordinary trafficking in persons.
The perpetrator was arrested on March 8, 2005 by local law enforcement when she was caught transporting seven girls and young women to Sabang Puerto Galera, a beach town three and a half hours from Manila. The girls had originally been promised jobs as waitresses and discovered that the perpetrator was transporting them for sexual exploitation after they were already in her control.
However, responsive law enforcement effectively protected the victims: “In this landmark case, the justice system was able to prevent the exploitation of these minors before the perpetrator was able to sell them for sex,” notes Carmela Andal-Castro, the Director of IJM Manila.
IJM Manila will continue to partner with local authorities to ensure that the Philippines’ laws protect those vulnerable to human trafficking.
Of course, we should all pray for the victims of injustice tonight. The cover of darkness is the blanket where evil is done all throughout the world. Below I share a news bulletin dated yesterday, July 15, 2008 from the IJM Website. Our prayer should be for rescue and justice.
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Life Sentence for Perpetrator in Philippines Trafficking Case
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
MANILA, PHILIPINES – On June 30, 2008, a perpetrator convicted of trafficking for sexual exploitation was sentenced to life imprisonment and ordered to pay damages to her victims, who were represented by IJM Manila’s legal team. The sentence marks the Philippines’ 11th conviction for human trafficking since the country’s anti-trafficking legislation came into effect in 2003. “This conviction is a clear statement that the trafficking of minors is simply unacceptable in the Philippines,” explains Carmela Andal-Castro, Director of IJM Philippines.
At the conclusion , the judge convicted the accused of hiring and trafficking seven female victims – two of them minors – for sexual exploitation and prostitution, in violation of the Philippines’ Anti-Trafficking in Persons Acts of 2003 (RA 9208). According to Philippine law, if at least one victim in a trafficking case is a minor, the perpetrator is guilty of “qualified trafficking,” and the crime is punished with a higher penalty than ordinary trafficking in persons.
The perpetrator was arrested on March 8, 2005 by local law enforcement when she was caught transporting seven girls and young women to Sabang Puerto Galera, a beach town three and a half hours from Manila. The girls had originally been promised jobs as waitresses and discovered that the perpetrator was transporting them for sexual exploitation after they were already in her control.
However, responsive law enforcement effectively protected the victims: “In this landmark case, the justice system was able to prevent the exploitation of these minors before the perpetrator was able to sell them for sex,” notes Carmela Andal-Castro, the Director of IJM Manila.
IJM Manila will continue to partner with local authorities to ensure that the Philippines’ laws protect those vulnerable to human trafficking.
posted by ERuss at
2:50 PM
1 Comments:
Hi Russ, just read your blog. I'm going to try and post a comment with "Anonymous", as we discussed. I've never posted anything, I think that's why I had a difficult time.
Anyway, I just wanted to tell you how wonderful it was seeing the joy in your face as you gave your testimony of God's marvelous works in you and your family's life today. Your faithfulness to God's challenging and scary calling was a real inspiration to me. Glancing around the room, I could see the expressions of awe and respect you have among your co-workers and other's you have worked with over the years. It was so humbling hearing you give God ALL the glory. "Well done, good and faithful servant" is what came to mind. I know you're hating this kind of praise, and God deserves the glory for all the good works in our lives. But it's your faithfulness that impresses me so.
I also wanted to tell you that you have a very beautiful family. What a blessing.
If I don't see you before you leave, just know you guys will be in my thoughts and prayers. I know God has you in His care, charging His angels over your safety and security. Love you brother. Grace, Peace and Joy to all of you. Your sister in Christ, Jeri
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