MANILA - The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has expanded access to International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) systems to its other offices nationwide. In a memorandum of agreement signed with the Philippine Center for Transnational Crime, the bureau has agreed to install the Interpol Global Communication System (I-24/7) in all BI offices, including seaports and field offices. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said Tuesday the lateral coordination of the agency and the Interpol has led to the arrest of foreigners and fugitives involved in transnational criminal activities. "The use of the I-24/7 was limited to screening passengers at the international ports. We see this as an effective tool in intercepting undesirable aliens, hence we sought expansion of its use," he said in a statement. Initially, access to the system was limited to BI personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Clark International Airport, Bohol-Panglao International Airport, Subic International
An AgustaWestland (AW109) power helicopter of the Philippine Navy (PN) has figured in an accident while trying to land in Lal-lo, Cagayan last week, slightly injuring two pilots and two aircrew, authorities confirmed on Sunday, October 3.
File photo shows Philippine Navy personnel while conductin