Two employees of a recruitment agency in Baguio City were sentenced to life for employing overseas Filipino workers without legal endorsement from the Philippine Overseas Workers Administration or POEA.

Rodolfo A. Domingo Jr. and Roliza S. Batag were the two employees of Global Consultancy Management Services in Baguio City who faced complaints for collecting placement fees of up to P170, 000. This is in exchange of employment as domestic helpers in Canada, butchers, factory workers and civil engineers in Australia, and electronic technicians in South Korea.

The verdict was made by Regional Trial Court Branch 3 Judge Rose Mary Molina-Alim who found the accuseds guilty of illegal reruitment.

DON'T BE A VICTIM OF THESE PREDATORS!

POEA had always advised that our Overseas Filipino Workers, and those wanting to work abroad negotiate with legal recruitment agencies only. They have posted names of such agencies who are processing documents in the legal way. POEA also continually monitors these agencies to know if they haven't violated any law regardless of the authorization given to operate in sending Filipino workers abroad.

These illegal recruiters work in different ways to attract Filipinos process their documents in their illegal agencies. It is their deceiving means to collect money from our fellow OFW's by taking advantage of their urge to work abroad in hopes of earning more money for their beloved family.

You can read the following articles to avoid negotiating with illegal recruiters and recruitment agencies in the Philippines.

How to Avoid Illegal Recruitment

Avoid Being A Victim of Illegal Recruitment

Beware of Illegal Recruitment on the Internet

12 Characteristics of an Illegal Recruiter

How to Recognize A Good Recruitment Agency

How to Identify Overseas Jobs Scam

You may also download the POEA Mobile Application for your instant access.  Android users may search the app via Google Play while the iPhone via App Store.