No direct experience yet in using agencies. I have a relative who tried already and so far so good ( in don't know which) but they have a relatively large household with trusted security personnel and a few old timer yayas to watch over the newbies.

Hirap talaga to find good househelp nowadays. I'm very lucky with our loyal Yaya and i really hope my income goes up soon as I want to increase her pay substantially (on top of her 13th month pay and yearly three week - one month VL with pay).