The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has taken decisive action against an allegedly illegal recruitment operation in Quezon City.
Here’s a summary of the key details:
Illegal Recruitment Operation:
The DMW, through its Migrant Workers Protection Bureau (MWPB), shut down Match Trend Training Assessment Center in Quezon City for allegedly engaging in illegal recruitment activities targeting Filipino caretakers and factory workers with fraudulent job offers in Taiwan.
Lack of Accreditation:
Match Trend was found to be operating without the necessary licenses from the DMW for recruiting and placing Filipino workers overseas and was not accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), despite having a registered program on Caretaker Level II.
Modus Operandi:
Match Trend allegedly deceived aspiring Filipino workers by charging exorbitant training and processing fees, promising overseas employment opportunities in Taiwan without the appropriate authorization.
Charges and Consequences:
- The closure of Match Trend has led to its inclusion in the DMW’s “List of Persons and Establishments with Derogatory Record,” barring them from participating in the government’s overseas recruitment program.
- Match Trend and its staff will face charges of illegal recruitment and potential revocation of their TVET Program Registration certificate with TESDA.
Warning to Jobseekers:
Hans Leo J. Cacdac, DMW Officer-in-Charge, reiterated his warning to Filipino jobseekers to exercise caution and avoid engaging with unauthorized training centers or firms offering overseas employment without the necessary licenses and approved job orders from the DMW.
Jobseekers are encouraged to consult the DMW website for a list of licensed agencies with approved job orders to ensure their safety and compliance with legal requirements.
Legal Assistance:
Victims of Match Trend’s illegal recruitment activities are urged to contact the MWPB through their Facebook page, email, or hotline number provided by the DMW for legal assistance in filing cases against the training center.
In summary, the DMW’s action against Match Trend underscores the government’s commitment to combating illegal recruitment and protecting the rights and welfare of Filipino workers seeking employment opportunities overseas. The closure serves as a reminder to jobseekers to remain vigilant and verify the legitimacy of recruitment agencies and job offers to avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes.