Darvin vs. CA and People of the Philippines

G.R. No. 125044, July 13, 1998

FACTS:

Maria Toledo convinced by the petitioner that she has the authority to recruit workers for abroad and that she can facilitate the necessary papers, gave Darvin Php150,000 for airfare and US visa. However, she was not given a work permit to validly work in the US.

Issue:

Whether or not the petitioner is guilty of illegal recruitment?

Held:

            There is lack of evidence that accused offered Toledo a job. Procuring of an airfare ticket and a US visa does not qualify illegal recruitment.