𝐏𝐀𝐅𝐈𝐎𝐎 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐞 𝐙𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬

MANILA CITY – In commemoration of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) joined the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) in celebrating the 2025 Break All Chains Awards last July 30, 2025 at the Metropolitan Theater, Manila, recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations in the relentless fight against human trafficking.

Undersecretary Ma. Arlene S. Borja proudly presented the Prevention and Awareness Award, highlighting the vital role of community engagement and education in stopping trafficking at its roots.

The Victim Survivor Champion Award was conferred upon Zita Cabais, a 2024 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO) Banaag Awardee, for her tireless advocacy in championing the rights of Filipino domestic workers and her fight against labor exploitation and human trafficking. As she is currently in France, her nephews accepted the award on her behalf.

With Mr. RK Peralta of the Office of the Executive Director (OED) serving as host, the event was also graced by the CFO delegation composed of Ms. Janet Ramos, Mr. Eumarlo Tolosa, Ms. Mary Angel Gregorio, and Mr. Jans Jerome Bentula.

The CFO congratulates all the winners and nominees, standing united with them in the fight against human trafficking. In solidarity with IACAT, the CFO remains steadfast in its commitment to break the chains of exploitation and to ensure that every Filipino migrant is protected, empowered, and free from the threat of trafficking.the impact of overseas Filipinos reaches far beyond borders.