The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested eight overstaying foreign nationals in the National Capital Region (NCR) who are suspected to be members of an illegal drug syndicate.
(File photo) MANILA - The Bureau of Immigration (BI) will implement the dismissal order of the Office of the Ombudsman against 45 of its personnel in connection with the "pastillas" scheme. "The Bureau has received a copy of the order from the Office of the Ombudsman effectively directing the dismissal from service of 45 immigration personnel and a copy of an order from the Department of Justice (DOJ) dismissing 18 personnel. We respect the decision of the Ombudsman and the DOJ, and will implement the same immediately," said Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente in a statement issued on Tuesday. Morente also expressed hope that this will serve as a lesson for the bureau to improve its services and uphold accountability among its personnel. "We trust that this will be a new beginning for the bureau, as we enter a new chapter in government. We will strive to ensure that the advancements and improvements of the BI will continue in the years to come," he adde
The Philippines' Bureau of Immigration (BI) has tightened the screening of Filipinos travelling to Japan to curb human trafficking.In a recent memorandum published on Thursday, Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente ordered immigration .