Manila, March 13 -- A total of 53 Filipino victims of human trafficking arrived in the country on Friday after they were repatriated by the Philippine government.

In a news release, the Department of Migrant Workers said the group, which included two persons who are in need of immediate medical attention, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 aboard the Philippine Airlines PR 2622 flight from Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

The victims were recruited via online platforms with a promise of high salaries, but were subjected instead to physical and verbal abuse.

"The victims were lured to Cambodia via messaging app, Telegram, and were promised salaries ranging from 600-1,000USD and valid working visas," the DMW said. ...