THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) padlocked the office of an aviation consultancy firm in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on Friday, March 14, 2025, after it was found engaged in illegal recruitment activities.
In a statement, the DMW said it shut down AeroStrategies Inc. after it was found illegally recruiting aircraft mechanics for employment in the United States.
"We will not allow illegal recruiters to take advantage of our overseas applicants," said Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac.
"This firm deceived job seekers by misrepresenting itself as an aviation consultancy," he added.
Cacdac noted how the firm was found luring job seekers with promises of employment in Texas, USA, with a salary of $3,344 (P193,500), despite lacking the proper authorization.
The department also said that the firm's listed address is San Andres Bukid, Manila, which was found to be a transient lodging house, despite being based in Mabalacat City, Pampanga.
"AeroStrategies Inc. committed multiple violations, including illegal recruitment, misrepresentation, and operating with a fraudulent business address," said Cacdac.
The DMW, then, placed the company's officials on its blacklist and permanently barred them from participating in any overseas recruitment activities.
The department also recommended the cancellation of the company's business permit in Mabalacat City and the revocation of its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration, while also preparing legal actions against the company's officers.
"Victims of AeroStrategies Inc. are encouraged to report their cases to the Migrant Workers Protection Bureau for assistance in filing complaints," said the DMW. (Anton Banal/SunStar Philippines)