Eleven minors rescued from Pampanga nightclubs

At least eleven minors were rescued and three nightclub owners charged for violating the anti-human trafficking law following raids on three establishments in Angeles City in Pampanga province.

Radio dzRH reported Saturday that the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Philippine National Police (PNP) raided the three clubs following a tip that minors were being employed in the establishments.

The report said that the NBI charged at least 19 people on inquest before the Department of Justice (DOJ), including the owners of the three raided establishments.

NBI agents were said to have rescued at least 50 guest relations officers, five of them minors, from the “Dirty Duck” bar in Angeles City.

At least six minors were also rescued from the “Forbidden City Club” and “Cafe Camelot,” the report added.

Investigation showed the clubs would offer the girls, including the minors aged 15 to 17, to customers for sexual services for fees ranging from P1,500 to P2,500. – TJD, GMANews.TV