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PEOPLE vs Corazon Navarra, et al

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. CORAZON NAVARRA (At Large) RODOLFO NAVARRA, SR. and JOB NAVARRA, accused. / RODOLFO NAVARRA, SR. and JOB NAVARRA, accused-appellants.

G.R. No. 119361 | 2001-02-19

D E C I S I O N

PARDO, J.:

Deceptis non decipientibus, jura subveniunt.*

It is a sad commentary that many of our countrymen migrate to other countries for work. They leave all that is familiar and endure loneliness and separation from their families and friends for the coveted dollar hoping that such will better their lot and ensure their families a modicum of economic stability.

What is more disheartening is that there are those who take advantage of the hopefuls. These are the illegal recruiters. On them, we must let the full force of the law fall, and fall heavily.

The Case

The case is an appeal from the decision of the Regional...