Makati-based Philippine agency that sends Filipino workers to the Middle East and other regions. Lists some UAE jobs and says workers pay no placement fees.
About EDI-Staffbuilders International
EDI-Staffbuilders International is a recruitment agency in the Philippines. It places Filipino workers with employers abroad. The site says the company began in Bahrain in 1978.
The Philippine office is in Makati City. The site says it also has offices in Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and the United States.
EDI says it is licensed by the Philippines Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). We did not find a licence number on its website. We could not check it on the DMW list, because the DMW search did not work when we checked.
- Sectors:
- Healthcare, Engineering, Hospitality, Construction, Drivers & Logistics
- Founded:
- 1978
- Hires from:
- Filipino
Jobs they usually fill
The site lists healthcare, IT, engineering, hospitality, logistics, construction, manufacturing and aviation.
Its job portal showed 327 openings in November 2026. Most were in Saudi Arabia, Japan, Qatar and Europe. The portal also had UAE jobs, such as a quick service technician role, and a Dubai location filter.
Who they hire
EDI recruits Filipino workers and professionals. Past workers on the applicants page include welders, mechanical technicians, nurses, food service staff, warehouse staff and production workers. Experience needs depend on each job.
How to register
- Open the EDI job portal.
- Filter by job location. Type “Arab” to find UAE jobs.
- Click “Apply now” on a job that fits you.
- Create your profile and send your CV.
- You can also walk in at the Makati office.
Bring your CV, work and training certificates, a valid passport, NBI clearance and ID photos. A consultant screens your profile. You may then have interviews and a trade test.
What to watch for
- EDI says it is a “100% no-fee charging company for workers”. Do not pay anyone who asks for a fee in EDI’s name.
- In the UAE, licensed recruitment agencies must not charge job seekers any fee. MoHRE, the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, treats this as illegal.
- Many EDI jobs are not in the UAE. Check the job location before you apply. Read your contract before you travel.
