Tag: Illegal Recruitment
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Urgent Alert: Filipino Workers Lured into Global Scam Networks, Senator Demands Action
In a pressing call to action, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has raised alarms about the dangerous recruitment of Filipinos into international scam operations. Highlighting the severe risks involved, including human trafficking and torture, Gatchalian insists that immediate steps must be taken to protect unsuspecting job seekers. Intelligence reports have revealed that criminal syndicates are exploiting Filipinos’…
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President Marcos Jr. Praised as ‘OFW President’ for Enhancing Migrant Workers’ Welfare
In a recent interview on Bagong Pilipinas, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. as the ‘OFW President’ for his dedicated efforts in improving the welfare and protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Cacdac highlighted that 2024 marked a significant year for the DMW, despite being only…
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Philippine Authorities Close Down Hikari Japanese Learning Center for Illegal Job Offers
On February 6, 2025, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines took decisive action by closing five branches of the Hikari Japanese Learning Center Corporation due to illegal recruitment activities. The operation, led by Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, targeted the Manila branch on Leon Guinto St., Malate, as well as the…
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Surigao City Mayor Reveals 15 FTGP Members Were Victims of Illegal Recruitment and Trafficking
Surigao City Mayor Pablo Yves Dumlao II disclosed during a press conference on January 30, 2025, that 15 individuals from the Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines (FTGP) who had surrendered to the police were victims of large-scale illegal recruitment and human trafficking. These individuals, originally from Monkayo, Davao de Oro, and surrounding areas, were…
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Surigao Mayor Reveals 15 FTGP Members Were Victims of Illegal Recruitment and Trafficking
Surigao City Mayor Pablo Yves Dumlao II disclosed during a press conference on January 30, 2025, that 15 members of the Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines (FTGP) who had surrendered to the police were victims of large-scale illegal recruitment and human trafficking. The mayor highlighted that these individuals, originating from Monkayo, Davao de Oro,…
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Taiwan Still Has 3,000 Job Openings for Filipinos in High-Tech Industries
MANILA – A labor attaché announced on Saturday that there are still approximately 3,000 job vacancies in Taiwan for Filipinos, particularly in the semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors. This announcement was made during a news forum in Quezon City by Cesar Chavez Jr., the Labor Attaché and Director of the Migrant Workers Office in Taipei.…
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Mimaropa’s Notorious Couple Apprehended in Rizal
In a significant law enforcement operation, a couple identified as key figures on Mimaropa’s most wanted list was captured in Rizal province. The arrest was executed by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), as announced on Friday. The duo, known by the aliases Andres and Marites, ranked as the second and third most wanted…
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Massive Holiday Travel Surge: Nearly 190,000 Passengers at Airports Over Christmas
MANILA – The holiday season saw a significant increase in travel, with nearly 190,000 passengers moving through airports on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado reported that a total of 186,193 travelers were processed by immigration officers across the country during these two days. On…
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Mary Jane Veloso’s Repatriation Offers Chance for Sentence Reduction via GCTA
Mary Jane Veloso, who returned to the Philippines from Indonesia, now has the opportunity to shorten her prison term through the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA), according to Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez. Veloso, previously on death row for drug trafficking, can now benefit from the privileges available to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) under Philippine…
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