Gov't dismisses 8 cases against illegal recruiters

MANILA, Philippines - At least eight of the 30 cases filed against suspected illegal recruiters were dismissed after complainants failed to show interest in pursuing the matter, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) said.

Data provided by the agency’s Operation and Surveillance Division showed that the cases had a total amount of P4.57 million involving 74 accused persons.

After complainants executed affidavits of desistance—indicating that they were no longer interested in pursuing the case—courts cleared the following individuals

- Ligaya Rivas Chong, Sherly Pulido De Asis, Randy Moreno Carbonella, Lysander Bugnot Aldea, Dolores Moreno, Toni Dela Cruz, Jennifer Jaguilon of Vacation Travel Inc and Summit Marketing;

- Estrellita Valera, Ruth Pentojo and Juvita Ali of Aces V Manpower Corporation;

- Lolita B. Trinidad, Terencia Tagsa Acelo, Marlyn M. Sta. Ana, Ronilio L. Argawanon, Vilma A. Blancaflor, Laila F. Eduria, Mercedita F. Gemino, Irma A. Arevalo, Reynaldo B. Rodriguez, Leo Castario Senorio of JSIA International Manpower Services;

- Norolain A. Batabor, Melanie Dumagay, Marissa Ramos Queza of Marcon Int'l Manpower Philippines Services, Inc.;

- Eugene Fetalino Montano, Hasna Fernandez Guiapar, Sherine Lim Mariano, Rowena Fernandez Ecat of Lead Miles/Fast Wealth Travel Consultancy;

and Ma. Arleth B. Buenconsejo, Ruth Gaye Mirasol Chua, Rose Estacio, and Cristeta Magurali Castillo.

In an email to GMANews.TV, Valera said they where just framed, immediately released, and cleared by the court.

According to the POEA report, Valera and Pentojo of Aces V Manpower were allegedly promising employment for Malaysia as general workers.

They were apprehended last February 28, in an entrapment operation after receiving marked money.

“Some people just want to make money and gain popularity by using us. This country deserves real public servants," Valera said in her email.

In a phone interview, Atty. John Reo Bautista, head of POEA’s Operations and Surveillance, denied Valera’s accusation and emphasized that the case against Aces V Manpower was dismissed because the complainants have executed affidavits of desistance.

“The Fiscal Office dismissed the case because the complaints withdrew the case," Bautista said.

When asked why complainants executed affidavits of desistance, Baustista said that the plaintiffs may have gotten their money back after securing arrangements with their recruiters.

Other cases were either awaiting court resolution, pending trial, filed in court, and awaiting preliminary investigation at the Department of Justice. - GMANews.TV

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