13 surrogates pardoned by Cambodia, back in PH
[Inquirer.net] - 12/29/2024
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino surrogate mothers convicted of human trafficking in Cambodia returned to Manila on Sunday, three days after they were pardoned by King Sihamoni. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said the 13 women, who brought along three babies, were turned over to the Department of (…)
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[Inquirer.net] - 6/01/2025
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[Inquirer.net] - 6/01/2025
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[Inquirer.net] - 6/01/2025
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[Inquirer.net] - 6/01/2025
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[Inquirer.net] - 6/01/2025
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[Cebu Daily Mail] - 6/01/2025
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[Inquirer.net] - 6/01/2025
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[Cebu Daily Mail] - 6/01/2025
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[Inquirer.net] - 6/01/2025