Publisher’sNote
Between fakeries and real things
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n thus fast-paced world where people have become so
cost-conscious, we are surrounded with lots of fake stuff,
everywhere we go, every time we surf the net or take
part in social media.
Aside from being a topic of concern, dealing with what
we call are the fake, the fraudulent, fly-by-night, run-ofthe-mill or counterfeit often ends up with us getting tangled in
dire consequences.
We hear of fake products that look like the real thing but
in reality will not last long, and fake recruitment agencies
that lure people with promises of high salaries and attractive
perks—only to discover that these recruiters are a sham.
There are also counterfeit bills of which creating these is
a crime in itself but seems to proliferate despite attempts to
combat it. And who has not heard of those cases of fraud in
the business and financial circles, where people who had
made investments out of those fake promises only ended up
frustrated emotionally, materially and psychologically?
Now’s the time for us to be vigilant by examining things critically and making those correct moves. In as much as these
‘fakes’ are to be avoided at all costs, let us also not discount
the fact that cost-friendly alternatives in terms of goods and
services are also available. Then there is that sense of trust
and reliability that we must consider, which proves that companies/entities with solid reputations—especially among recruitment agencies for OFWs-- are the safest bets as these come
with strong government protection.
PHILIP O. ORTALEZA
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