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Published: 17 December 2012

The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) hailed both houses of congress on the recent approval of the consolidated version of Senate Bill No. 2625 and House Bill No. 6339, or the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act. Enrolled copies of the bill are now given to the Office of the President for approval after it has been ratified by both Senate and Congress last December 4, 2012.

Justice Undersecretary Jose Vicente B. Salazar, in-charge of IACAT, said "the ratification of the bill will further fortify the gains of the government against elements of human trafficking."

Read more: Congress Ratifies Amendments To Human Trafficking Law

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Published: 17 December 2012

The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) commemorated the International Day Against Trafficking. This highlighted the gains achieved by the concerted efforts of the different member agencies of IACAT and pay tribute to the individual heroes that spearhead the fight against human trafficking.

During the past year, the government's primary anti-human trafficking body has taken considerable gains in its effort to end modern day slavery. The subsequent sections highlight the major accomplishments of IACAT in the area of prosecution, protection and prevention of human trafficking activities in the Philippines and abroad.

Read more: IACAT To Honor International Day Against Trafficking