"PNP activates task force against illegal recruitment", 3 September 2021

The Philippine National Police is revitalizing its Task Force against Illegal Recruitment as it intensifies its crackdown on human trafficking amid the pandemic [...] .

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The memo also “directs the [Criminal Investigation and Detection Group] to conduct a crackdown against these unscrupulous persons taking advantage of our [countrymen] who aspire to work overseas as a means to escape poverty and sufficiently provide for their families,” the PNP chief said.

The task force is also mandated to conduct surveillance and entrapment operations on persons engaging in illegal recruitment, including “escort” services in different ports of departure in the country.

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Eleazar urged the public to be careful in dealing with recruiters and immediately report to authorities if they are victimized by them. He said those who wish to work abroad can check the status of their recruiter through the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency.

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