The Philippine embassy in Singapore stated that the trafficking of Filipina women into the country is continuing. 

From The Inquirer (Philippines):

The Philippine embassy said the trafficking of Filipinas in Singapore “continues unabated.”

The embassy’s admission came six month after INQUIRER.net first reported the sharp increase in the incident of the transnational crime in the island-state.

In the report it submitted to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) dated April 28, the Philippine embassy in Singapore reiterated its warning about the dangers of human trafficking. 

Earlier this year, the Philippine embassy released a report on the number of people being trafficked into Singapore.

In a report submitted to the DFA early this year, the embassy in Singapore noted “an alarming increase” of 70 percent in human trafficking cases from 125 in 2006 to 212 in 2007. There were only 59 recorded cases in 2005. 

Of the 212 human trafficking victims in 2007, a total of 57, or 27 percent, admitted to either having engaged in prostitution or being coerced by their Filipino and Singaporean handlers to prostitute themselves. Of the 57 victims, 39 were pub workers, 15 worked in escort service, while three were pick-up girls. 

The embassy culled data from individual interviews, recorded statements, and affidavits of victims who reported to the embassy in 2007. The number is believed understated.

Human Trafficking is a $32 billion market.