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The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) lauded the recent decision of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), headed by Francisco T. Duque III, finding nine immigration officers guilty of Grave Misconduct, Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service, Dishonesty and Gross Neglect of Duty based on substantial evidence.

IACAT head and Justice OIC-Secretary Jose Vicente Salazar said the CSC decision "is a clear signal to all that we are serious in our campaign against any and all elements involved in or which help human trafficking syndicates."

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Delivered by Justice Undersecretary Jose Vicente Salazar

I am honored to speak on behalf of our President today. Allow me to share with you his message on this occasion.

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"These past two years, we have proven that, as a nation, we can make possible what was once thought of as impossible. For example, at a time when economies all around the world face great uncertainty, ours thrives. Both the investor market and our people are working with a newfound confidence that has led us from success to success. And we have done this despite the significant deficit we inherited, and without raising taxes.

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Justice Secretary Leila de Lima today said the visit of Ambassador Luis CdeBaca, in-charge of the United States Department of State's (USDS) Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, "affirms the recognition of the US government of the country's gains in the campaign against human trafficking".

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