Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said the country continues to explore areas of closer cooperation with foreign counterparts in the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking cases.

“Always bear in mind that you are never alone in this battle, and together, with our collective efforts, we will break the chains of modern-day slavery and let justice for all reign supreme,” Remulla, who chairs the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT), said on Monday.

The IACAT recently held a two-day national summit for all Anti-Trafficking Task Forces and their partner law enforcement agencies from across the country in Tagaytay City.

The IACAT said the processes aim to foster closer collaboration with other countries in investigating and addressing transnational crimes such as human trafficking.

The council explained that the summit was conducted “with the goal of reinforcing collaboration and enhancing the effectiveness of anti-trafficking efforts nationwide.”