Book I — Pre-Employment
Article 38
PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available
ELI5— what this means for you
Illegal recruitment — recruiting without a license or committing prohibited acts — is a crime. If done by a syndicate (3+ people) or in large scale (3+ victims), it becomes economic sabotage, which carries life imprisonment and a ₱100,000 fine.
Key point
Illegal recruitment by a syndicate = economic sabotage = life imprisonment. Protect yourself — always verify your recruiter at POEA.
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