Pinaiimbestigahan sa Senado ang umano’y recruitment scam, na kagagawan ng Italy-based immigration consultancy firm, Alpha Assistenza SRL.
Inihain ang Proposed Senate Resolution No. 814, ni Senator Risa Hontiveros na nananawagan sa pagsisiyasat “in aid of legislation,” sa umano’y recruitment activities Alpha Assistenza SRL.
Sa kanyang resolusyon ay idinetalye ni Hontiveros ang umano’y panlilinlang ng immigration consultancy firm sa mga Pinoy na nagnanais na magtrabaho sa Italy.
“It is alleged that Alpha Assistenza SRL provided over 400 Filipino “victims” with falsified Nulla Osta, a document issued by Italian immigration authorities authorizing a non-European Union national to apply for a work visa at an Italian embassy or consulate,” sabi sa resolution.
“The falsified Nulla Osta resulted in the rejection of the victims’ applications when the said documents were presented to the Italy Visa Application Center (VIA PIASI Center),” dagdag nito.
“The Filipino applicants were met at the VIA PIASI Center located in Makati City by a Philippine agent designated in electronic messages by Krizelle Respicio, Alpha Assistenza SRL’s Chief Executive Officer and Immigration Consultant.”
Sinabi ng complainants na nagbayad sila sa kompanya ng malaking halaga upang maayos ang mga dokumentong kailangan ng kanilang mga kaanan na magtatrabaho sana sa Italy.
“The State is mandated by the Constitution to afford full protection to laborers, both local and overseas, organized and unorganized, and to promote full employment and equality of employment opportunities for all,” anang senadora.
“Because of the principle of territoriality, our statutes are generally only effective within Philippine territory; and there is thus an urgent need to protect Filipinos from possible recruitment perpetuated by companies based overseas,” dagdag niya.
