MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda warned that human trafficking in the Philippines continues to exploit women and girls, with traffickers adapting faster than institutions and using digital platforms, deepfake technology, and cross-border networks to expand their reach. Legarda underscored that despite decades of legislation and a Tier 1 international ranking, trafficking persists and women and girls remain the most vulnerable. She recalled her early years as a journalist covering exploitation, saying her advocacy began with firsthand exposure to the trade of women and children. READ: Loren Legarda seeks to ban online gambling “Before traffickers hid behind usernames, encrypted chats, […]... Keep on reading: Legarda hits digital trafficking, calls for stronger protection of women