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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1920: Strengthening campaign vs illegal recruitment

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Title Supreme Court: Strengthening campaign vs illegal recruitment

Law: Presidential Decree No. 1920

Decision Date: May 1, 1984

Presidential Decree No. 1920 strengthens the campaign against illegal recruitment in the Philippines by declaring recruitment activities by non-licensees as illegal and granting the Ministry of Labor and Employment the power to close down companies engaged in unauthorized recruitment.

illegal recruitment

prohibited practices

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Authority to Initiate Complaints

The Ministry of Labor and Employment (now Department of Labor and Employment) has the authority to initiate complaints against illegal recruiters.
Law enforcement officers may also initiate complaints under this provision.

Powers of the Minister of Labor and Employment

The Minister or authorized representatives can arrest and detain non-licensees or non-authorized recruiters after proper investigation.
Arrest and detention occur if the activities are deemed dangerous to national security or public order, or if they lead to exploitation of job-seekers.

Closure of Unauthorized Recruitment Entities

The Minister can order the closure of companies, establishments, or entities engaged in overseas recruitment without proper license or authorization.

Penalties and Enforcement

Illegal recruitment is punishable under Article 39 of the Labor Code.
Strong enforcement measures are provided to curb illegal recruitment activities.

Effectivity

The decree takes effect immediately upon promulgation on May 1, 1984.

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