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Former filipino child laborer talks about his experiences

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Filipino 19-year-old Arcy Nino Ortonio talks about his experiences as a child laborer when he was five to twelve years old. Read the full description.
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Across the world, many children face challenges because are forced to work at a young age.  In the Philippines, millions of youth between the ages of 5 and 17 are forced to work to earn money themselves, either to pay for their own expenses or to help support their families.  19-year-old Arcy nino Ortonio spoke to UNICEF Radio about the jobs he had between the ages of 5 and 12 years old.

 

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