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Art Samaniego
Manila Bulletin
A strange online recruitment effort is going on. A group is recruiting individuals with military or government backgrounds for a seemingly unusual role. The group, operating through its Facebook page, is actively seeking part-time military consultants to engage in various tasks, including writing weekly reports on military life and addressing hot military topics.
The job description, posted on the Facebook page, outlines requirements for applicants, specifying that they must have at least one year of experience working within the military or government departments, possess proficient writing skills, and hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The Facebook Page indicating that it is connected with a US military advertising agency appears misleading. Upon casual check, the email address, distinct from the website's domain name, points to Chinese origin.
Adding to the confusion, the Facebook Page listed its address as being in the Philippines. When contacted directly through Facebook, the group affirmed that it is a US-based company. However, the WHOIS search contradicts this claim.
In an effort to clarify the situation, I contacted militarymedia.com to inquire if the militarymedia.group was connected to their organization. Douglas Bradbury replied and confirmed that militarymedia.group is NOT affiliated with militarymedia.com, further deepening the mystery surrounding the group's identity and motives.
The WHOIS search additionally revealed that the registrant organization is identified as "xing ci yue." A subsequent Google search revealed that this entity had extended its reach to include the registration of another domain, janesgroup.work, reportedly engaged in the recruitment of defense security researchers. A more thorough examination using WHOIS tools for janesgroup.work yielded parallel results, affirming its registration in China through the identical registrar employed by militarymedia.group. This shows a potentially interconnected network involved in recruiting efforts with implications reaching beyond mere military consultancy.
What's alarming is that many have already applied through the Facebook page. Checking the comments section reveals that active military and retired military personnel have expressed their desire to apply for the job, indicating potential security risks associated with the recruitment drive.
Ano kaya gagawin ng gobyerno dito? Abangan....
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