TESDA-CAR inks MOA, joins anti-illegal recruitment campaign

BAGUIO CITY – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority-Cordillera Administrative Region (TESDA-CAR) joined other agencies and Local Government Units (LGUs) in forging a convergence against illegal recruitment through a signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on May 23, 2018.

WE SERVE THE OFWs. The different agencies and 15 LGUs sign the MOA for Illegal Recruitment-Free LGUs on May 23, 2018. From L-R are Engr. Manuel B. Wong of TESDA-Benguet, Dir. Sherilyn G. Malonzo of POEA, Benguet Governor Cresencio C. Pacalso, Deputy Adminiostrator Arnaldo A. Ignacio of OWWA, and Provincial Head Emerito A. Narag of DOLE-CAR. //BBLee

All 15 provincial, city and municipal LGUs of Baguio and Benguet signed the MOA, together with TESDA-CAR, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-CAR), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).

“We should work together to strengthen the fight and ensure that no one will fall victim to illegal recruitment and trafficking,” said Baguio City Mayor Mauricio G, Domogan.

Meanwhile, TESDA-CAR committed its support by providing services for returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).

“TESDA will be spearheading the skills upgrading and retooling of OFWs, and provide scholarships for them and their dependents,” said Engr. Manuel B. Wong, Provincial Director of TESDA-Benguet.

According to Emerito A. Narag, Provincial Head of DOLE-CAR, the public should learn how to avoid illegal recruiters through greater public awareness campaigns and the support of LGUs.

“This convergence MOA will serve as a platform for law enforcement officers, as well as create more public awareness especially since illegal recruiters are also using social media for their activities,” said Director Sherilyn G. Malonzo of the POEA.#

STRENGTHEN THE FIGHT. Baguio City Mayor Mauricio G. Domogan delivers the Welcome Remarks during the MOA Signing for Illegal Recruitment-Free LGUs on May 23, 2018. With him are (L-R) Engr. Manuel B. Wong of TESDA-Benguet, Dir. Sherilyn G. Malonzo of POEA, and Benguet Governor Cresencio C. Pacalso. //BBLee

TESDA FOR OFWs. Engr. Manuel B. Wong, Provincial Director of TESDA-Benguet, assures returning OFWs of continuing services like skills upgrading and retooling, and scholarship programs during the MOA Signing for Illegal Recruitment-Free LGUs on May 23, 2018. //BBLee

CONVERGENCE. Representatives from the 15 LGUs in Baguio and Benguet, together with representatives of TESDA-CAR, DOLE-CAR, OWWA and POEA sign a Memorandum of Agreement for Illegal Recruitment-Free LGUs on May 23, 2018. //BBLee