(b) Counseling;
(c) Free legal services which shall include information about the victims' rights and the
procedure for filing complaints, claiming compensation and such other legal remedies
available to them, in a language understood by the trafficked person;
(d) Medical or psychological services;
(e) Livelihood and skills training; and
(f) Educational assistance to a trafficked child.
Sustained supervision and follow through mechanism that will track the progress of recovery,
rehabilitation and reintegration of the trafficked persons shall be adopted and carried out.
Section 24. Other Services for Trafficked Persons. (a) Legal Assistance. - Trafficked persons shall be considered under the category
"Overseas Filipino in Distress" and may avail of the legal assistance created by
Republic Act No. 8042, subject to the guidelines as provided by law.
(b) Overseas Filipino Resource Centers. - The services available to overseas Filipinos
as provided for by Republic Act No. 8042 shall also be extended to trafficked persons
regardless of their immigration status in the host country.
(c) The Country Team Approach. - The country team approach under Executive Order
No. 74 of 1993, shall be the operational scheme under which Philippine embassies
abroad shall provide protection to trafficked persons insofar as the promotion of their
welfare, dignity and fundamental rights are concerned.
Section 25. Repatriation of Trafficked Persons. - The DFA, in coordination with DOLE and other
appropriate agencies, shall have the primary responsibility for the repatriation of trafficked persons,
regardless of whether they are documented or undocumented.
If, however, the repatriation of the trafficked persons shall expose the victims to greater risks, the DFA
shall make representation with the host government for the extension of appropriate residency permits
and protection, as may be legally permissible in the host country.
Section 26. Extradition. - The DOJ, in consultation with DFA, shall endeavor to include offenses of
trafficking in persons among extraditable offenses.
Section 27. Reporting Requirements. - The Council shall submit to the President of the Philippines and
to Congress an annual report of the policies, programs and activities relative to the implementation of
this Act.
Section 28. Funding. - The heads of the departments and agencies concerned shall immediately
include in their programs and issue such rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act,
the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.