Rights groups in the Philippines are pushing for better support for victims of human trafficking.
They say victims are often treated as criminals, and cases can remain tied up in the courts for years.
The Philippines is one of the biggest trafficking hotspots in Asia, with victims sent as far away as the Middle East.
Al Jazeera’s Jamela Alindogan reports from Zamboanga City.
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