On December 12, 2012 at Samar National School Social Hall, the Plan International Philippines spearheaded the commemoration of the International Day Against Trafficking with the theme “Komunidad Palakasin, Child Trafficking Sugpuin!” in partnership with the City Government of Catbalogan through the City Gender and Development Council as well as with several partners and agencies in the advocacy.

Hon. Stephany Uy-Tan, Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee Chair on Women, Children and Family delivered the Closing Remarks in behalf of the City Mayor Coefredo “Tekwa” Uy and of the City Government. “Ha bahin han Ciudad han Catbalogan, an mga inisyatibo sugad han pagtukod han IACAT-VAWC o an Inter-Agency Commission Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Children nga kun diin an iba an aanhi in miyembro hini nga comitiba, sugad man liwat han aton City Gender and Development Council nga maabtik nga napartisipar hin mga aktibidades sugad hini yana nga adlaw, in guti la ha mga damu pa nga mga ginbubuhat han iyo local nga pangobyernuhan para maproteheran an aton mga kabataan, kababayen-an ngan kadam-an han aton komunidad.” as said by City

Councilor Uy-Tan.

She further urged everyone to continue on with this advocacy not only just for today but continue further as we STEP into a better, safer and stronger Catbalogan. “With just this STEP today, let us not stop instead move forward towards progress and development.” as urged by the Lady Councilor.

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