DMW shuts down salon and training center for illegal recruitment

On Wednesday, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) shut down a beauty salon and a training center in Imus, Cavite for allegedly recruiting workers illegally for Saudi Arabia.

The DMW Assistant Secretary Jerome Alcantara led the closure operation of VMJ Beauty Salon and Jef & Eds Learning Center with support from local government and police forces.

During the raid, authorities found that the salon charged applicants PHP 15,000 for training and placement in Saudi Arabia, promising a monthly salary of PHP 35,000.

One beautician was present at the salon while a caretaker and three applicants were found at the learning center which also served as accommodation.

The owners now face charges under RA 8042, or the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act, with the DMW recommending revocation of their business registrations.

This is the 18th illegal recruitment establishment shut down by DMW in 2025, with victims encouraged to report incidents through various contact channels provided by the agency.