Prostitutes Samal

The number of sex workers in Davao has reportedly dropped to around 4,000, according to a local NGO.

Poverty-Driven Sex Work in Pakistan

In Pakistan, severe poverty pushes many young women into sex work. They often feel they have no other choice to earn money for their families. This includes young girls and women from impoverished homes needing to support dependents.

Human Trafficking Charges Filed

Separately, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally charged two individuals involved in human trafficking. Their crime involved offering underage girls for exploitation.

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