A/HRC/8/28 Page 12 43. Belarus noted the amount of work done by the Philippines to ensure economic and social rights for its citizens, and that it has achieved a high level of human development. International recognition has been given to the Philippines in its combat against trafficking, in which it has achieved considerable results. It recommended that the Philippines continue its successful policy in combating trafficking in human beings at the national level and play a leading role at the international level on this matter. 44. Cameroon congratulated the Philippines for the report and the broad consultations which led to its drafting. The progress achieved in the all areas in promoting and protecting human rights was appreciated. It wished to know the difficulties encountered in overcoming the delay noted in the presentation of reports to treaty bodies, and requested information on measures adopted to protect street children from different forms of violence they face, as noted by the Committee on the Rights if the Child. 45. Azerbaijan welcomed the efforts made by the Government to eradicate poverty, in particular the anti-poverty strategy and the progress achieved in ensuring the rights of vulnerable groups, including women, children and disabled persons. Azerbaijan asked how the Philippines planned to strengthen the CHRP, and requested it to elaborate on the national plans and strategies in combating trafficking in persons, especially women and children and on how it envisaged addressing the insufficient staff and low salaries in Government services. 46. The Netherlands welcomed that legislative measures have been introduced criminalizing torture. As a follow-up, it recommended that further concrete steps be taken to criminalize torture and to sign and ratify the Optional Protocol to CAT. It also recommended that a follow-up report be provided on efforts and measures to address extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances, taking into account the report of the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions. 47. The United States of America thanked the Philippines for its interest in implementing best practices gleaned from the various reviews. It asked for information on actions being taken to address extrajudicial killings and ensure the prosecution and conviction of perpetrators, and on how it ensures human rights compliance among members of the police and the security forces. 48. Palestine noted that the Philippines was one of the first countries to ratify major human rights instruments, and its continued efforts to implement these instruments. The Philippines faces many challenges given the diversity of the population, but despite challenges, is committed to combating poverty by the establishment of several programmes. Palestine encouraged the Philippines to continue signing agreements with receiving countries to protect the rights of migrant workers. 49. Bangladesh requested information on how the Philippines managed migration and how the economic benefits are distributed to the families of the migrants; on the social cost of migration, particularly migration of women; and on the initiatives undertaken by the Government to ensure that the human rights of migrant workers are protected in receiving country. It also requested information on the Philippines’ general experience with regard to cooperation with receiving countries, and whether the Government considers the non-adherence of many receiving countries to the ICRMW as a hindrance in guaranteeing the enjoyment of human rights of migrants. 50. Nigeria took note of the inclusive and transparent manner in which the report was prepared, involving a wide range of stakeholders. It commended the Philippines on its comprehensive policies