Binay Rallies Local Officials In Fight Against Illegal Recruitment

Vice President Jejomar C. Binay has urged local government officials to help the national government fight illegal recruitment and human trafficking.

Binay, concurrent chairman emeritus of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking and chairman of the Presidential Task Force Against Illegal Recruitment, noted that local officials are the first to know if there are cases of illegal recruitment and human trafficking in their area.

"Local government officials know their surroundings better. So I'm asking their support to fight this menace especially in the provinces,” he said in a statement.

Binay had also urged the public to report to authorities suspected transit homes of illegal recruitment and human trafficking syndicates.

“If you notice that some strangers are renting out an empty house in your neighborhood and filling it up with women, then please get in touch with us. We need the public’s help and cooperation to fight human trafficking,” Binay said.

On the other hand, the Vice President asked those who are planning to work abroad to inquire with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) first to make sure that the jobs are legitimate.

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