as rural areas of Mindanao. Hence, when promised work, women and children would grab every opportunity they have regardless of the nature of the transaction and placement of work. Recruiters promised them “work”. “Mo-istorya ug kwarta, magpromise nga naay kwarta ihatag. Palamian kag istorya, ug maingganyo ka, mao ma-recruit og balik’ (They will talk about money, they will promise that money will be given. They talk good, and then you will be engaged, that’s the reason why you will be recruited again). Some were also paid in advance in the form of money given to their parents and children especially during times of crisis. They were lured (gidani) using money since they knew that they didn't have any. They are also told it is their time to travel to other places. They admitted that they were blinded by money. They were too young then, some admitted being “nadala sa kantidad nga gi-offer” (taken by the amount offered). Reasons that led to trafficking and prostitution 12