When I apply to a recruitment agency to work abroad, I make sure that it has a valid license from the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) now the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). Since that time I don’t know if the POEA already launched their online system, I have to visit the POEA office in Ortigas just to check and make sure that I am not going to fall to the illegal recruiter.
Now, the POEA (now DMW) website is very convenient and anyone who is connected to the Internet can easily check if the recruitment agency they are applying to has a POEA license to recruit.
In the Philippines, a recruitment agency is a licensed organization that connects Filipino job seekers with local or international employers. These agencies play a critical role, especially in helping Filipinos secure overseas employment in sectors like healthcare, construction, engineering, and domestic work. They handle the recruitment process, which includes advertising job openings, screening candidates, conducting interviews, and assisting with required documentation such as visas and work permits.
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) now DMW closely monitors recruitment agencies that send workers abroad to protect the welfare and rights of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Recruitment agencies in the Philippines must be accredited by the POEA, ensuring they follow regulations and standards to prevent exploitation and illegal recruitment. For both local and overseas job seekers, these agencies offer a streamlined path to employment, often providing additional support services, such as pre-departure orientation and training, to help workers succeed in their roles.
How to Check Illegal Recruitment Agency using DMW website
To make it easy for everyone, especially for beginners or those not too tech-savvy, I will show every step of how to check illegal recruitment agencies using the DMW website.
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