Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” C. Remulla issued a stern warning against notorious aliens involved in unlawful businesses in the Philippines after the DOJ received a new set of cases against abusive Chinese nationals tagged in the operations of a prostitution/scam hub in Pasay City raided by authorities last 27 October 2023.

In an 8-page complaint affidavit , the Philippine National Police -  Luzon Field Unit - Women and Children Protection Center (PNP-LFU-WCPC), charged before the DOJ 26 Chinese respondents for serious illegal detention and various violations of anti-trafficking laws.

Last year, joint efforts of the DOJ-Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT), PNP, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), led to the successful rescue operations of several prostitution and labor exploitation victims at the Smart Web Technology Corporation in Pasay City allegedly operated by the Chinese respondents charged.

“Over the years, the Philippines has always welcomed foreigners with open warms demonstrating how hospitable and loving Filipinos are. However, it is the State’s responsibility to protect its citizenry when offending foreigners abuse the warmth embrace and generosity of our people,” Sec. Remulla stressed.

“The Philippines is no haven for sinister aliens, ensure airtight cases are filed against them,” the Secretary added.

This is the third wave of cases filed against Chinese nationals involved in the operations of the infamous prostitution/exploitation hub.