THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has padlocked a beauty salon and a training center in Imus City, Cavite following discovery that they act as fronts for illegal job recruitment.
The raid was staged in light of President Marcos’ directive to ensure the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and to stamp out illegal recruiters who prey on Filipinos eyeing overseas employment.
DMW Assistant Secretary Jerome Alcantara led the closure of the VMJ Beauty Salon and the Jef & Eds Learning Center, assisted by the local government and the police of Imus.
The DMW’s Migrant Workers Protection Bureau (MWPB) operatives conducted three surveillance operations prior to the closure.
The VMJ Salon was found to be charging P15,000 to applicants for their hairstyling and spa training and referring trainees to a contact recruitment agency who promises work in Saudi Arabia for a monthly salary of P35,000.
The owners of the two establishments will face charges for alleged violation of the anti-illegal recruitment law, in addition to cancellation of the business permits and licenses.
