The DoLE issued an advisory about the exorbitant fees collecting by agencies or individuals offering an employment for as nurse. The DoLE has received reports that nurses who have job offer in New Zealand were required to pay between P500,000 and P700,000 in exchange of their employment in the country.

The secretary of DoLE urged applicants to report these individuals or agencies asking for excessive fees in exchange of their deployment to the POEA so they can file appropriate charges.