City Employment Center Inc., commonly known as CECI, has been operating in the Philippine recruitment industry since 1994, specializing primarily in Taiwan job placements for Filipino workers. With nearly three decades in business and a significant social media following of over 540,000 Facebook followers, the agency presents itself as a leading Taiwan specialist. However, Filipino

If you’re considering A&W International Manpower Services Specialist for overseas employment, you need to know about serious allegations and documented violations that have been exposed through international investigations. This comprehensive guide answers the most important questions Filipino workers are asking about this Manila-based agency and provides crucial information to help you make an informed decision

A&W International Manpower Services Specialist, operating from Manila’s Malate district since 2001, represents one of the most sophisticated examples of systematic worker exploitation documented in the Philippine recruitment industry. Unlike agencies that rely on informal partnerships with predatory lenders, A&W has constructed what investigators describe as a vertically integrated empire designed to extract maximum fees

Rapid Manpower Consultants Inc., a Manila-based recruitment agency operating since 1980, has become the subject of intense international scrutiny following a major investigative report published by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists in June 2023. The investigation, part of the organization’s “Trafficking Inc.” series, documented systematic exploitation of Filipino domestic workers through predatory lending schemes

While Angelex Allied Agency promotes itself as an “established recruitment agency” with over 22 years of experience, mounting complaints and investigative reports paint a troubling picture of exploitation, hidden fees, and predatory practices targeting vulnerable Filipino workers. Most significantly, the agency was named in a major international investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists

Staffhouse International Resources: The Award-Winning Leader in Professional Overseas Placement How a 25-year veteran agency became the #1 skilled worker deployment company while maintaining a 100% zero-fee policy By OFWjobs.org Editorial Team | Updated August 2025 In the crowded landscape of Philippine recruitment agencies, Staffhouse International Resources Corporation stands as a beacon of excellence and

Fair Employment Agency: The Ethical Pioneer Transforming Domestic Helper Recruitment How a non-profit agency is breaking the cycle of debt bondage and setting new standards for ethical employment practices in Hong Kong By OFWjobs.org Editorial Team | Updated August 2025 In an industry where 70% of agencies still overcharge Filipino workers despite legal restrictions, Fair

Finding the right employment agency can make the difference between a successful overseas career and a challenging experience. Here’s your comprehensive guide to the most trusted agencies connecting Filipino workers with Hong Kong opportunities. By OFWjobs.org Editorial Team | Updated August 2025 With over 190,000 Filipino workers currently employed in Hong Kong—representing more than half

“We’re the best agency for Hong Kong deployment!” Every recruitment agency from Makati to Mindanao claims this, but 40% of domestic helpers report being overcharged, lied to, or abandoned by their agencies once deployed. The difference between a good agency that charges PHP 15,000 and supports you throughout your contract versus a scam agency that

You left in 2014 promising to return in two years with enough savings to start a business. Now it’s 2024, you’re still abroad, and your bank account looks exactly like it did five years ago. Every year you tell yourself “next year I’ll save” but December comes and you’ve sent everything home again. Your high