Labor Law and Social Legislation › Recruitment and Placement › Overseas Employment (RA 8042, as amended by RA 10022) › Private Employers and Recruitment Agents

a. Employment Agency vs. Recruitment Entity

Accused must give the impression of ability to send complainant abroad

It must be shown that the accused gave complainants the distinct impression that she had the power or ability to send complainants abroad for work such that the latter were convinced to part with their money in order to be employed. (People v. Ochoa, G.R. No. 173792, 2011)