and programmes and whether a measurable result on the numbers of irregular migrants has been determined. Article 65 23. In line with the recommendations contained in paragraph 28 of the Committee’s previous concluding observations, please provide information on the measures taken by the State party to improve the situation of Filipino migrant women facing situations of vulnerability by: (a) Conducting a thorough assessment of the situation of Filipino migrant women, including their income in the informal sector, and taking concrete measures to address the feminization of migration comprehensively in its labour migration policies, and ensuring minimal social protection for Filipino migrant women; (b) Negotiating more secure employment opportunities and terms and conditions for Filipino migrant women in vulnerable sectors through bilateral agreements in those countries where discriminatory treatment and abuse are more frequent; (c) Carrying out gender training and sensitization for government officials dealing with migration issues, in particular those providing legal and consular assistance to Filipino migrant workers abroad seeking justice against abuse in the workplace; (d) Implementing the outcome document of the International Conference on Gender, Migration and Development called the Manila Call to Action as a tool for informed policy decision-making and advocacy; (e) Liaising with local and international partner networks to provide services and support to migrants and to advocate for migrants’ rights. III. Article 66 24. Please provide information on the measures taken to review the role of private recruitment agencies and to strengthen the existing licensing system for recruitment agencies, migration regulation and control mechanisms to prevent private recruitment agencies from charging excessive fees for their services and from acting as intermediaries for abusive foreign recruiters (CMW/C/PHL/CO/1, para. 42). Please also indicate whether the State party envisages ratifying ILO Convention No. 181 (1997) concerning Private Employment Agencies. Article 67 25. Please describe the progress made by the State party in strengthening the reintegration of returning migrant workers and members of their families, as recommended in paragraph 44 (a)-(e) of the Committee’s previous concluding observations. Please indicate if bilateral agreements facilitate the return and reintegration of migrant workers and how the National Reintegration Centre for Overseas Filipino Workers operates and coordinates its activities with other relevant institutions to promote the return and reintegration of Filipino migrant workers. Article 68 26. Please provide information on the measures taken to implement the recommendations contained in paragraph 48 (a)-(f) of the Committee’s previous concluding observations in order to combat trafficking in persons. Additional information 27. Please provide any additional information on measures adopted since the Committee’s consideration of the State party’s initial report in 2009 to implement the Convention and the Committee’s previous concluding observations (CMW/C/PHL/CO/1, para. 51), including relevant disaggregated statistical data, as well as information on any other important developments in the State party relating to the provisions of the Convention. 78