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Check Recruiters Background Through POEA Website
Audrey, Aug 4, 2014
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration advised aspiring OFWs to have a background check on recruitment agencies they are going to transact with, especially if they are being doubtful about it.
POEA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac twiitted that POEA website search engine enables searches on recruiter status and available job offers.
This has been announced to help Filipinos wanting to work abroad be safe from illegal recruiters preying on them. The government arm had been strict on closing down illegal recruitment agencies operating without proper permit from them.
Cross-checking the legality of recruiters will lessen chances of being taken advantage of by this kind of predators. Often scenario for a Filipino looking for overseas jobs for a better future is that they'll grab every opportunity to be off the country in the nearesst possible time. They will pay the huge amount told by the opportunists, even if they have to borrow money from loansharks and relatives.
Aside from checking the recruiters validity and background, POEA website also include online services on available job orders, adjudication case status, Balik Manggagawa appointment system, e-registration and seafarer verification.