Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Avelino's story sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of human trafficking involving individuals who come to the United States on legitimate visas for work. While the common perception of human trafficking often revolves around forced prostitution, kidnapping, and child exploitation, it's essential to recognize that there are various forms and victims of trafficking.
#trafficking #humantrafficking #filipino
We’ve partnered with Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST), the nation's largest provider of comprehensive, life-changing services to survivors of human trafficking, to raise awareness on the issue and encourage people to take action. If you or anyone you suspect is, or may be, a victim of human trafficking, please call CAST’s 24-hour hotline: 888-KEY-2-FREE (888-539-2373)
Please visit CAST for more information:
castla.org
instagram.com/castlosangeles/?hl=en
One Down is also on Kumu! Follow us on the app as we stream most days and feature some of the most promising work and creators coming out of the Filipino community:
Click here to download and follow: https://app.kumu.ph/onedown-yt
Follow us on Social Media!
facebook.com/onedwnmedia
instagram.com/onedwnmedia
tiktok.com/@onedownmedia
https://app.kumu.ph/onedown-yt
Support our work when you purchase from our exclusive merch line!
https://onedown.media/shop
Check us out online!
https://onedown.media/
Want to work with us?
Contact us at sarah@one-down.com
If you care about this work and content, please consider joining our Patreon! patreon.com/onedwnmedia
Thank you to our team for bringing this project to life:
Director: Jeffrey Caluag
Producer: Sarah Albea and Stephinie Touch
Executive Producer: Leo Albea
Associate Producers: Eugene Luna and Reese Leyva
Editor: Millaine Matinong
Director of Photography: Jo Zhao
Production Assistant: Jules Cruz
Production Team: Marie Balbuena, CJ Dominguiano
Video Content Consultant: Therese Peralta
Marketing Strategist: Manna Dellota
Design Team: Cyrille Calderon, Keziah Dela Cruz, Paolo Valbuena
Image: CAST LA
Footage: Storyblocks, Pixels
Featuring:
Avelino Reloj
Jessica Caloza
Kay Buck
One Down is committed to creating a sustainable platform for original and groundbreaking content that showcases our culture, contextualizes Filipino American narratives, and prompts dialogue surrounding the diverse experiences, identities, and talents that are often overlooked, suppressed, or erased; engaging with and building connections between community members both online and in the Greater Los Angeles area; working with established professionals to create avenues for the next generation of Filipino movers to advance in careers across the entertainment industry.
Avelino's story sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of human trafficking involving individuals who come to the United States on legitimate visas for work. While the common perception of human trafficking often revolves around forced prostitution, kidnapping, and child exploitation, it's essential to recognize that there are various forms and victims of trafficking.
#trafficking #humantrafficking #filipino
We’ve partnered with Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST), the nation's largest provider of comprehensive, life-changing services to survivors of human trafficking, to raise awareness on the issue and encourage people to take action. If you or anyone you suspect is, or may be, a victim of human trafficking, please call CAST’s 24-hour hotline: 888-KEY-2-FREE (888-539-2373)
Please visit CAST for more information:
castla.org
instagram.com/castlosangeles/?hl=en
One Down is also on Kumu! Follow us on the app as we stream most days and feature some of the most promising work and creators coming out of the Filipino community:
Click here to download and follow: https://app.kumu.ph/onedown-yt
Follow us on Social Media!
facebook.com/onedwnmedia
instagram.com/onedwnmedia
tiktok.com/@onedownmedia
https://app.kumu.ph/onedown-yt
Support our work when you purchase from our exclusive merch line!
https://onedown.media/shop
Check us out online!
https://onedown.media/
Want to work with us?
Contact us at sarah@one-down.com
If you care about this work and content, please consider joining our Patreon! patreon.com/onedwnmedia
Thank you to our team for bringing this project to life:
Director: Jeffrey Caluag
Producer: Sarah Albea and Stephinie Touch
Executive Producer: Leo Albea
Associate Producers: Eugene Luna and Reese Leyva
Editor: Millaine Matinong
Director of Photography: Jo Zhao
Production Assistant: Jules Cruz
Production Team: Marie Balbuena, CJ Dominguiano
Video Content Consultant: Therese Peralta
Marketing Strategist: Manna Dellota
Design Team: Cyrille Calderon, Keziah Dela Cruz, Paolo Valbuena
Image: CAST LA
Footage: Storyblocks, Pixels
Featuring:
Avelino Reloj
Jessica Caloza
Kay Buck
One Down is committed to creating a sustainable platform for original and groundbreaking content that showcases our culture, contextualizes Filipino American narratives, and prompts dialogue surrounding the diverse experiences, identities, and talents that are often overlooked, suppressed, or erased; engaging with and building connections between community members both online and in the Greater Los Angeles area; working with established professionals to create avenues for the next generation of Filipino movers to advance in careers across the entertainment industry.
