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President Rodrigo R. Duterte (File photo) MANILA - President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed a law giving authorities additional tools for pursuing human traffickers, particularly when the violations involve the use of the internet and digital platforms. Duterte signed Republic Act (RA) No. 11862 or the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2022 on June 23, but a copy of the document was released to reporters on Tuesday. The law amends RA 9208 or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003. Among the key provisions of the RA 11862 is making accountable "internet intermediaries" who "knowingly or by gross negligence allow their internet infrastructure to be used for the purpose of promoting trafficking in persons." It also holds accountable "financial intermediaries", including banks and credit card companies and money transfer or remittance centers, who knowingly or by gross negligence allow their services, online platform, and applications, among othe ....

Rodrigor Duterte , Regional Trial Court , Senate Bill No , Republic Act , Expanded Anti Trafficking , Persons Act , Philippine National Police , National Bureau , Senate Bill , House Bill , President Rodrigor Duterte File Photo Manila Has Signeda Law Giving Authorities Additional Tools For Pursuing Human Traffickers , Articularly When The Violations Involve Use Of Internet And Digital Platforms Duterte Signed Republic Act Ra No 11862 Or Expanded Anti Trafficking In Persons 2022 On June 23 , Uta Copy Of The Document Was Released To Reporters On Tuesday Law Amends Ra 9208 Or Anti Trafficking In Persons Act 2003 Among Key Provisions 11862 Is Making Accountable Quot Internet Intermediaries Who Knowingly By Gross Negligence Allow Their Infrastructure Be Used For Purpose Promoting It Also Holds Financial , Ncluding Banks And Credit Card Companies Money Transfer Or Remittance Centers , Ho Knowingly Or By Gross Negligence Allow Their Services , Online Platform , Rend Applications , Mong Others To Be Used For Promoting Trafficking The Law Also Classifies Producing , Nd Issuing Or Distributing Unissued , R Fake Passports And Birth Certificates As Acts That Promote Trafficking In Persons Under The Ra 11862 , Aw Enforcement Agencies Are Mandated To Immediately Initiate An Investigation And Counter Trafficking Intelligence Gathering Motu Proprio Or Within 10 Days Upon Receipt Of Statements , R Affidavits From Victims Of Trafficking , Migrant Workers , Or Their Families , Internet Intermediaries , Nd Other Persons Who Have Personal Knowledge Or Information About Possible Violations Of This Act Including The Private Sector It Also Directs Law Enforcement Officers To Track ,