Building the global model for migrant recruitment.
We’re a Philippine recruitment agency with a mission to set the global standard for ethical migrant recruitment.
We’re changing how recruitment is done.
Current standards of the industry have made it difficult for workers and employers to trust agencies as partners for work abroad. We know we can do better.
Honest Jobs is no ordinary recruitment partner. We make sure the right candidates are matched with the right jobs and are never charged placement fees. This way, workers truly benefit from working abroad, employers benefit from a valuable addition to their team, and the companies benefit from greater confidence in their recruitment process.
Our recruitment model is not only about individual success, but also impacting the broader market. For us, this is about fixing a broken system to make it work for millions of Filipinos.
We are currently awaiting our appropriate licenses from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).
What motivates us.
We are an ambitious local team, based in Manila, with a plan to connect Filipino talent to employers around the world. Our Board of Directors are a visionary group with strong track-records of creating a better future for Filipinos. Our team is ready to deliver high-quality service from search and selection to visa processing and follow-up, so that candidates and employers can focus on what they do best.
Our team
Hello! My name is Carmel Laurino, General Manager of Honest Jobs.
Carmel comes to Honest Jobs after having founded Kalsada Coffee Company, a social enterprise that brings market access to Filipino coffee producers both in the local and international specialty coffee markets. Born in the Philippines, she grew up in the Pacific Northwest US, but has called Manila home for the past five years. Through Honest Jobs, she hopes to expand her work and commitment to the Philippines.
Hello! My name is Maricar Reverente, Financial Controller of Honest Jobs.
Maricar previously was the Finance Advisor of Australian Red Cross. There, she provided technical support on budget monitoring and financial reporting to the Philippine Red Cross in implementing the Haiyan Project. She was drawn to Honest Jobs because of its unique approach to making positive impact.
Our board
Joan Yao is a Director of Honest Jobs, and Vice-President of Kickstart Ventures.
Joan’s a keen supporter of enterprises with innovative solutions to social problems and was drawn to Honest Jobs’ market approach to solving the issues of migrant recruitment. Prior to Kickstart, she was Investment Manager for Southeast Asia at LGT Venture Philanthropy and has served as a consultant to the Department of Trade and Industry of the Republic of the Philippines on issues around SME Development, Innovation, Tech Startups, Inclusive Business and Social Enterprise.
Job Ambrosio is the President and a Director of Honest Jobs, and Managing Director of Flow Investments.
He previously served as CEO of Bioeq Energy, a bioenergy platform of Equis. Prior to entering the biofuel and renewable energy sector in the Philippines, he was a law partner at PJS Law Firm.
John “Sunny” Sevilla is a Director of Honest Jobs, and the President and CEO at Oak Drive Capital.
Sunny’s dedication to tackling corruption and raising government revenue is widely acknowledged. He served in the Philippine government between 2005-2015, as the Undersecretary of the Department of Finance and the Commissioner for the Bureau of Customs. The mission of Honest Jobs is close to heart, even more so as he was a volunteer counsellor to Filipino domestic workers for several years when he also worked abroad while in investment banking.
Ramil Bugayong is a Director of Honest Jobs, and a Partner at PJS Law.
Ramil is heavily involved in corporate advisory work particularly in relation to foreign investments across various industries in the Philippines. He has consulted for government agencies as well as various multilateral and bilateral funding institutions on finance and infrastructure-related matters. He sees Honest Jobs as a game changer that can positively impact OFWs and their families.
A better way to hire
You’re searching for a recruitment solution that performs to the standards that you apply to the rest of your company. But the current market lacks the accountability, transparency and professionalism that you need. Honest Jobs was launched to fill that gap.
Recruit better, sleep better.
The world is changing. Companies and brands are increasingly looking to use their influence to make the world a better place. Protecting the brand from modern slavery is a key priority. Our approach provides you with clarity and confidence throughout the recruitment process. With Honest Jobs, your reputation is protected.
Transparent pricing.
Pressured to keep up with competition, many recruitment agencies have hidden costs and pushed the burden to workers and employers. We’ve taken worker-fees out of the equation, and all the problems it brings with it. This is essential in creating long term, trusting partnerships. Our pricing is always transparent. No more hidden surprises, for you or your team.
A new service standard.
We’re setting a new ethical standard for migrant recruitment, and that means creating a new service standard too. Your employees are an extension of your brand, and we understand that. We’re applying the same thoughtfulness that’s behind your brand, to build your team.
As we work with you to select and hire candidates, we’re not just looking to match people into your jobs, we’re searching for people who’ll match your brand.