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
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SunStar BCDA surpasses previous admin AFP contributions
CONTRIBUTION. The Bases Conversion and Development Authority made a record-high contribution to boost the capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (BCDA)
+ April 14, 2021 CLARK FREEPORT The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) made a record-high contribution to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the first five years of the Duterte administration.
BCDA contributed P17.8 billion from 2016 to 2021 to the AFP, higher than the P13 billion turned over by the previous administration in six years.
“The goal of BCDA is to breach or exceed the contribution to the AFP by previous administration as we still have around one year left of the Duterte administration,” said Vince Dizon, BCDA president and chief executive officer, adding that this reflects the commitment and support of the Duterte administration to upgrade and modernize the capabilities of