The accused pointed out that the POEA certification (which the trial court relied on in convicting him of the crime of illegal recruitment in large scale) was not authenticated in court by its signatory. Was this sufficient to overturn his conviction for the crime?
One of the three witnesses recanted his testimony against the accused. Should the accused be liable only for simple illegal recruitment?
Concept of illegal recruitment under the Labor Code of the Philippines broadened in the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995.
The accused claimed that she was not the owner of the agency, having worked there as a mere cashier. Did the Supreme Court believe her?
What is the penalty for the crime of illegal recruitment in large scale?
