have you tried applying to an agency?

No, I've never tried it so far. I'm afraid to do so because I heard that most agency nowadays illegally recruit people. Some of them would not give you the job you've applied for or the salary that you have agreed to receive. Most recruiters do this to benefit themselves and even if it's against the law. You may check those genuine agencies online thru POEA website. Hope this helps. Goodluck!

I would suggest you only use an agency with a name you can trust, ask around about its reputation. The long standing agencies must be doing something right otherwise they would have been shut down!