Asean adopts new migrant workers policy framework amid scam hub woes

MANILA, Philippines — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has adopted a new policy framework providing expanded safeguards to migrant workers amid continuous prevalence of scam hubs in the region. In its plenary session on the 49th Asean Summit, the regional bloc adopted the Declaration on Fair, Ethical, and Sustainable Recruitment for Empowered Migrant