TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan - The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has shut down a farm-cum-training center in Cagayan following complaints of alleged illegal recruitment activities.
According to reports, a team from the Department of Migrant Workers took action to close the facility after receiving complaints regarding the alleged illegal recruitment operations.
The closure represents part of the DMW's ongoing efforts to combat illegal recruitment activities that target overseas Filipino workers. Illegal recruitment involves the practice of recruiting workers for overseas employment without proper licenses or permits from the government.
Background on Illegal Recruitment
The Philippines has strict regulations governing overseas worker recruitment to protect Filipino migrants from exploitation and fraudulent schemes. The DMW, which was established as a separate department to focus specifically on migrant worker welfare, has enforcement powers to investigate and shut down operations that violate recruitment laws.
Training centers that combine agricultural activities with worker preparation programs have become increasingly common in various provinces, but they must operate under proper government oversight and licensing to ensure compliance with labor migration regulations.
