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II. RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT OF WORKERS
2. Regulation of Recruitment and Placement Activities

A recruitment agency in the Philippines is facing allegations of engaging in illegal recruitment activities. The agency is accused of charging excessive fees to job applicants, misrepresenting employment opportunities, and failing to provide proper documentation to recruited workers.

Answer the following questions:

1. What are the specific provisions of the law that regulate recruitment and placement activities in the Philippines?
2. Discuss the penalties and sanctions for violations of the regulations on recruitment and placement.
3. What legal remedies are available to the aggrieved job applicants in cases of illegal recruitment?

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