Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act
Section 1. POEA Anti-Illegal Recruitment Programs. The POEA adopts policies and procedures, prepares and implements intensified programs
And strategies towards the eradication of illegal recruitment activities such as, but not limited to the following:
(a) Providing legal assistance to victims of illegal recruitment and related cases which are administrative or criminal in nature, such as but not limited to documentation and counseling.
(b) Prosecution of illegal recruiters, during preliminary investigation and during trial in collaboration with the DOJ prosecutors;
(c) Special operations such as surveillance and closure of establishment or entities suspected to be engaged in illegal recruitment; and
(d) Information and education campaign.
Whenever necessary, the POEA shall coordinate with other appropriate entities in the implementation of said programs.