Human trafficking and the prostitution of children is a significant issue in the Philippines, often controlled by organized crime syndicates. Human Trafficking in the Philippines is a crime against humanity.
The Philippines has been a notorious source of men, women, and children subjected to sex trafficking and forced labor in different parts of the world.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_trafficking_in_the_Philippines
http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/09/23/Philippines-fight-against-trafficking.html