The JULY - SEPTEMBERPHILPHILPHIL 2004 VOL. 6, ISSUE NO. 21 AAA JJJUDICIALUDICIAL JJOURNALOURNAL Trafficking in Persons i The PHILPHILPHIL AAA JULY-SEPTEMBER 2004 VOL. 6, ISSUE NO. 21JJUDICIAL OURNAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS I. SPEECHES II. TRAFFICKING IN THE PHILIPPINES III. HUMAN RIGHTS AND TRAFFICKING IV. TRAFFICKING LAWS AND THE COURTS V. SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIMS VI. GOOD PRACTICES VII. REFERENCES iv The PHILJA Judicial Journal. The PHILJA Judicial Journal is published four times a year, every quarter, January through December, by the Research, Publications and Linkages Office of the Philippine Judicial Academy (PHILJA). The Journal contains articles and contributions of interest to members of the Judiciary, particularly judges, as well as law students and practitioners. The views expressed by the contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of either the Academy or its editorial board. Editorial and general offices are located at PHILJA, 3rd Floor, Centennial Building, Supreme Court, Padre Faura St., Manila. Telefax No.: 552-9524 Email:
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