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| 135 victims of illegal recruitment receive Php50k each in financial aid from DMW |
The Department of Migrant Workers in the Philippines has again warned Filipinos to be wary of illegal recruiters taking to social media and other online platforms in search of victims.
The warning came as 135 more Filipino victims of illegal recruitment or human trafficking were each given a financial assistance of Php50,000, (HK$6,666), taking the total amount to Php6.75 million. (HK$900,000).
Earlier, 201 victims received the same amount under the DMW's Aksyon Fund, with the total cash out amounting to Php10,050,000 (HK$1.34 million).
Among the pending claimants are about 20 Filipino jobseekers based abroad who have filed cases against Cebu-based recruiters led by former Cebu City councillor Prisca Nina Mabatid for allegedly offering them employment in the guise of student visas, which did not materialize.
Twelve other claimants against the Mabatid group who were recruited in different parts of the country have been granted the Php50,000 (HK$6,666) financial help.
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The DMW said the public should take note of the
following to avoid falling prey to illegal recruitment and human trafficking:
1. * Take
care not to fall for job offers that are too good to be true, or those that come
with unnaturally high salaries and benefits. Ask the DMW in case of doubts over
any job offers.
2. * Avoid
job offers that are sent via email or through advertisements on social media,
or those that require pre-payment.
3. * Apply
only at the offices of licensed recruitment agencies that have approved job
orders from DMW.
4. * Ensure
that the placement fee being charged does not exceed your monthly salary.
Always ask for a receipt for every payment made.
5. * Make
sure that you are holding a work visa or work permit if you’re meant to work
abroad. (Not student, tourist or visitor’s visa).
In addition, the DMW reminded job applicants to
always verify with DMW if the agency or its agents offering the job are licensed
with them to make sure the offers are genuine.
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| DMW reminder on avoiding illegal recruitment in Tagalog |
Click on this link to verify if your preferred
agency is licensed https://dmw.gov.ph/licensed-recruitment-agencies
To check the approved job orders per country, per
position or per agency, please click this link: https://dmw.gov.ph/approved-job-orders
Always inform the DMW Migrant Workers Protection
Bureau (MWPB) in case of any suspicious job recruitments in your area, or of
any fake overseas job posting on social media.
Contact them through
telephone number +632 87210619 or
email airtipinfo@dmw.com.ph
You may also send a message through FB Messenger:
DMW Anti-Illegal Recruitment and Trafficking in Persons Program
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