Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 13) — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted three Filipino women bound for Singapore supposedly for vacation, but who were later discovered to be illegally recruited to work in the city-state.
The Bureau of Immigration said Wednesday the three Filipinos were barred from boarding their flight at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 last Dec. 8.
\”They had gone to great lengths to conceal their true purpose, presenting themselves as co-workers on a three-day holiday,\” BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said in a statement.
The bureau said the three initially claimed they were working at a logistics company, presenting supporting documents.
But authorities later found out that they have active work permits for a hotel job in Singapore.
\”The victims eventually admitted to learning about the job opportunity through a Facebook group, and travel documents were sent to them by an internet acquaintance for printing,\” the BI said.
