Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation-Davao (NBI-11) have rescued three women believed to be victims of human trafficking in an operation at the Davao International Airport on Tuesday August 12, 2025.

NBI-11 Director, Atty. Arcelito Albao, said the three women were allegedly instructed by their recruiter to approach certain immigration officers, which raised the suspicion of immigration personnel.

“We are able to rescue them with the help of Bureau of Immigration and IACAT, Inter-Agency Against Human Trafficking so na-identify namin itong tatlong biktima,” Albao said.

The women were reportedly recruited to work as entertainers in Singapore but lacked proper documents.

“They are supposed to work in a bar in Singapore without any visa contract of employment they did not pass the process in the DMW or the Department of Migrant Workers,” Albao added.

NBI-11 is also investigating the possible involvement of the two immigration officers.

“Meron kaming dalawang personnel ng immigration na ini-imbestigahan as of this time. Allegedly, they are involved. As of this time, we cannot name names kasi under investigation pa. They are considered as escort sila yong mag escort para di sila ma-offload,” Albao said.

The women rescued are now under the custody of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) while authorities continue to track down their recruiters, who will face charges for violation of the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act (RA 10364).