Three Pinay female workers rescued from illegal recruitment in Sabah and repatriated to the home country

In a disturbing case, 3 Philippine domestic workers were freed in Malaysia, after being illegally recruited under false promises. These women were promised jobs as restaurant staff but ended up being exploited in bars with no proper documents.

Two of the victims arrived through illegal boats from Palawan, while the third had been trapped since a few years ago. They were found during a targeted immigration operation and placed in shelter before being flown home.

Trusted recruitment firm Agensi Havannah, a POEA-licensed recruitment agency, reminds all OFWs to double-check the validity of any work opportunity, especially those found online.

> "This is a strong reminder of why official processes matter," said a spokesperson of Agensi Pekerjaan Havannah Havannah.

The Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and local officials worked closely to rescue and repatriate the victims. They are now being supported by the DMW.

Agensi Havannah encourages all aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers to only apply through government-approved agencies and to avoid recruiters offering jobs via Facebook.

**Important Terms:**
- Human trafficking in Malaysia
- Repatriation of OFWs
- ethical job placement
- Avoid illegal recruiters

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