Next is the laws Philippines has issued against Human traffickingTo address this issue, the Philippines has put several laws in place. The main law is Republic Act No 9208, known as the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003. This law was updated by Republic Act No 10364, the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012, which strengthens the country’s efforts to combat trafficking. These laws criminalize various forms of trafficking, including the recruitment, transport, and exploitation of The Philippine government also created the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) to coordinate efforts among different agencies and improve the response to trafficking. This council works to enforce the laws more effectively and support victims (IACAT, 2024). Moreover, the country collaborates with international organizations such as the United Nations and the International Organization for Migration to enhance its fight against trafficking.