The Company
EDI-Staffbuilders International is a recipient of the highest citation in the area of overseas recruitment from the Philippine government.
At EDI-Staffbuilders International, our work has always been about people.
Every day, we are entrusted with the dreams of thousands of Filipino professionals who aspire to build better futures—not only for themselves, but also for their families and communities. That responsibility is something we take very seriously. It inspires us to remain unwavering in our commitment to delivering exceptional Filipino talent to our global clients while championing fair, transparent, and equitable employment opportunities.
For us, recruitment is not simply about filling positions. It is about transforming lives.
Our guiding principles—Excellent Talents, Decent Work, Improved Lives—have long anchored our mission. These values define our commitment to Ethical Recruitment, a responsibility that we proudly uphold in every partnership we build, and every professional journey we help shape.
When talented individuals are given meaningful opportunities, incredible things happen. Families are uplifted. Communities grow stronger. Economies thrive. This is why we believe ethical recruitment creates positive change not just for workers and employers, but for society as a whole.
Together with our clients and business partners, we have built a strong ecosystem founded on fairness, transparency, and respect. These principles guide our decisions and ensure that the opportunities we provide empower individuals to achieve their goals while delivering lasting value to the organizations they serve.
CESAR A. AVERIA, Jr.
President and CEO
Connecting Filipino Talent to Global Opportunities
For more than four decades, EDI-Staffbuilders International has proudly connected Filipino talent with opportunities across the world. Through our extensive network and expertise, we help professionals explore overseas job openings that match their skills and career aspirations, ensuring that every placement leads to meaningful growth and success. As a no-placement fee recruitment agency in the Philippines, we remain committed to ensuring that Filipino professionals can pursue international careers without the burden of placement fees, reinforcing our belief that ethical recruitment should always put workers first.
Our expertise in international recruitment allows us to bridge the gap between highly skilled professionals in the Philippines and leading organizations abroad. We work closely with employers to ensure that the right talent meets the right opportunity—helping individuals succeed on a truly global stage.
This work is deeply meaningful to us because we know that behind every successful placement is a story: a family supported, a dream realized, and a future made brighter.
Our Story
EDI-Staffbuilders International’s journey began with a vision to serve the growing global demand for Filipino talent.
Inspired by the success of our parent company, John Clements Consultants, Inc., our organization started its humble beginnings in Bahrain in 1978. At the time, there was a rising need for Filipino engineers and professionals in the Middle East, and we stepped forward to help meet that demand.
What began as a focused effort to connect Filipino engineers with opportunities abroad soon evolved into a broader mission. Over the years, our experience in overseas recruitment and our strong relationships with leading international companies have allowed us to expand our reach and capabilities.
Today, our work goes far beyond national boundaries. While we remain deeply committed to promoting Filipino talent worldwide, we also provide recruitment services for professionals of many nationalities, including Americans, Europeans, Africans, Australians, Middle Easterners, and fellow Asians.
This global perspective enables us to serve our partners better and respond effectively to the evolving needs of international businesses.
Our commitment to innovation has also played a key role in our growth. We have embraced digital transformation, social media, advanced recruitment technologies, and artificial intelligence to ensure that our services stay efficient, data-driven, and responsive to modern workforce demands.
Today, EDI-Staffbuilders International proudly operates offices in the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and the United States, while working closely with recruitment consulting allies across Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, Europe, Africa, Canada, and the United States.
This global network allows us to provide world-class recruitment services while maintaining the personalized approach that has defined our company from the very beginning.
A Recognition of Excellence
We are deeply honored to have received the Presidential Award of Excellence, the highest citation granted by the Philippine government in the field of overseas recruitment.
This recognition is a testament not only to the quality of our work, but also to our steadfast commitment to ethical practices, responsible recruitment, and the welfare of the professionals we serve.
But awards are never the ultimate goal. What truly matters to us is the trust placed in our organization by our candidates, clients, and partners. That trust motivates us to continue raising the standards of international recruitment.
Our Commitment to Service and Innovation
At EDI-Staffbuilders International, we believe that excellence requires constant evolution.
The global workforce continues to change rapidly, and we are committed to continuous innovation to ensure that our services meet international standards while addressing the modern needs of businesses and professionals alike.
Recruitment Expertise
With more than 47 years of experience in overseas recruitment, our team of highly skilled Recruitment Consultants brings expertise from diverse professional backgrounds. As an accredited overseas employment agency in the Philippines, we follow strict government regulations and international ethical recruitment standards to ensure that every opportunity we provide is legitimate, transparent, and beneficial to both employers and candidates. Each consultant serves as both an advisor and partner to our clients, ensuring that we identify candidates who not only possess the required skills but also align with the culture and vision of the organizations they will join.
Our recruitment services are supported by our recognized privileges with the Philippine government, allowing us to facilitate smoother processes such as the issuance of Overseas Employment Certificates (OEC). This helps ensure a more efficient and seamless experience for both employers and candidates.
Processing and Documentation Support
Equally important to successful recruitment is the careful management of documentation and compliance.
Our dedicated Processing and Documentation Group (PDG) oversees the entire deployment process for selected candidates. From coordinating with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) for necessary accreditations and approvals, to securing visas or work permits through foreign embassies, our team ensures that every step is handled professionally and efficiently.
We also work closely with our clients to coordinate travel arrangements, flight schedules, and candidate assistance, ensuring that every deployment proceeds smoothly.
Our goal is simple: to provide a reliable, transparent, and hassle-free recruitment experience.
Looking Ahead
As we look forward to the future, our mission remains clear.
We will continue to connect exceptional Filipino talent with meaningful opportunities across the world. We will continue to uphold ethical recruitment standards that protect and empower workers. And we will continue to strengthen partnerships with organizations that share our commitment to responsible employment.
Most importantly, we will continue to honor the dreams of the people who place their trust in us.
Because at EDI-Staffbuilders International, recruitment is not just about careers—it is about changing lives, strengthening families, and contributing to a better future for all.
Thank you for allowing us to be part of that journey.
A Legacy of Ethical Recruitment and Global Impact
For over four decades, EDI-Staffbuilders International, Inc. has grown from a small initiative into a globally respected leader in overseas recruitment. Known as a trusted no placement fee recruitment agency in the Philippines, EDI connects Filipino talent with meaningful opportunities while protecting workers through ethical hiring practices.
Guided by innovation and advocacy for decent work, the company has earned industry recognition and long-standing trust from employers and applicants alike. From pioneering recruitment efforts in the Middle East to expanding into new global markets and adopting advanced technology, EDI’s journey reflects resilience and purpose. Our history highlights a mission-driven organization committed to delivering excellent talents, safeguarding worker welfare, and creating improved lives for generations of Filipino professionals worldwide.
Company History
Who We Are
At the heart of EDI-Staffbuilders International, Inc. is a passionate team of recruitment consultants, HR specialists, and global workforce advisors dedicated to connecting people and opportunities. Guided by experienced leadership and a strong ethical foundation, the team combines industry expertise with technology-driven recruitment tools to deliver reliable hiring solutions. Their shared mission is simple—serve employers with quality talent while protecting applicants through fair, transparent, and no-placement-fee recruitment practices.
Our People
The Driving Force Behind EDI
The strength of EDI-Staffbuilders lies in its people. The organization is led by President Cesar Averia Jr., who has worked with founder Leocadio Dominguez since 1983 to expand recruitment markets across the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, the United States, and Latin America. Their leadership shaped a culture grounded in professionalism, innovation, and worker protection.
Today, the EDI team includes multidisciplinary recruitment consultants, account managers, and processing specialists who collaborate to support both employers and applicants throughout the global hiring journey. With decades of collective experience, they bring deep insight into international labor markets, workforce planning, and deployment processes. The team also leverages artificial intelligence and advanced applicant tracking systems to improve candidate matching and streamline recruitment outcomes.
Beyond technical expertise, EDI’s professionals are known for their hands-on approach. They regularly visit client worksites and host countries to ensure worker welfare while gaining a clear understanding of employer needs—allowing them to deliver practical advice and personalized recruitment strategies.
Together, the team embodies EDI’s promise of Excellent Talents. Decent Work. Improved Lives, creating meaningful opportunities and sustainable workforce solutions worldwide.
Build Leaders.
Transform Organizations.
At EDI-Staffbuilders International, Inc., our mission is to transform human resources through technology while upholding the highest standards of ethical recruitment. We help organizations build strong, capable teams and empower Filipino professionals to pursue meaningful global careers.
Guided by our core values—be trustworthy, own it, disrupt, collaborate, and go beyond—we deliver recruitment solutions that earn the trust of employers worldwide. With decades of experience and a commitment to no placement fee practices, EDI ensures every placement is fair, transparent, and aligned with international standards for responsible hiring.
Ethical Recruitment: Excellent Talents. Decent Work. Improved Lives.
At EDI-Staffbuilders International, Inc., we believe that recruitment is more than filling jobs—it’s about creating opportunities that transform lives. As a licensed and accredited overseas employment agency in the Philippines under the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), we connect Filipino professionals and skilled workers with reputable employers worldwide, ensuring every placement is fair, transparent, and aligned with international labor standards. Our strict no placement fee policy reflects our commitment to ethical recruitment and worker protection.
For over 40 years, EDI has built a reputation for excellence, earning multiple awards including the Presidential Award of Excellence, POEA Award of Excellence, and Presidential Award of Distinction. We specialize in sectors such as healthcare, IT, engineering, hospitality, logistics, construction, manufacturing, and aviation, providing employers with top-tier talent while giving applicants meaningful, well-compensated opportunities.
EDI combines decades of overseas recruitment experience with international HR consulting, delivering both manpower solutions and strategic workforce insights. Our global network spans the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, and North America, while technology and AI-driven tools enhance candidate matching, shortlisting, and talent benchmarking.
Our mission is clear: “Excellent Talents. Decent Work. Improved Lives.” We focus on delivering reliable, skilled Filipino talent, protecting worker welfare, and helping employers build compliant, high-performing teams. With on-the-ground support, deep specialization in Filipino talent, and a commitment to global ethical standards, EDI-Staffbuilders sets the benchmark for responsible, efficient, and trustworthy overseas recruitment.
Every placement we make reflects our promise: employers gain the talent they need, while workers access opportunities that improve their lives—building a future where ethical recruitment drives meaningful global impact.