Book I — Pre-Employment
Article 16
PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available
ELI5— what this means for you
Only public employment offices and duly licensed private agencies may engage in recruitment and placement. Everyone else is prohibited — operating without a license is illegal recruitment.
Key point
Recruiting without a POEA/DOLE license = illegal recruitment. Report suspected recruiters.
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