Philippines government repatriates 190 OFWs rescued from scam hubs in Cambodia


MANILA: (Bernama-PNA) The Philippine government, led by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), has repatriated 190 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) rescued from scam hubs in Cambodia, following a whole-of-government effort to assist the victims of human trafficking.

The Philippines News Agency (PNA) reported that Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the group arrived via a Philippine Airlines chartered flight.

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