CEBU CITY, June 27 (PIA) -- The Philippines is the third top country sending migrants abroad, according to a report from International Organization on Migration.

Filipinos make up 3.1 percent the total population of migrants worldwide, according to said report which was presented by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) during a press briefing here.

Whether in the country or abroad, Filipinos, especially women and children are at risk of human trafficking and other forms of abuse.

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) warns that they have in their watch list over a hundred foreigners for possible domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.

POVERTY and the promise of a good life make poor people vulnerable to illegal recuitment and human trafficking.

This was pointed out yesterday by Cebu City Assistant Prosecutor Maria Luisa Ratilla, a member of the Inter-Agency Task Force Against Human Trafficking.