The Bureau of Immigration (BI) successfully deported 180 Chinese nationals at the Ninoy Aquino International airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Thursday.
BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that the said Chinese nationals were among those arrested in an operation led by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime (PAOCC) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) Women and Children Protection Center (WCPC) in Pasay City.
The foreigners, found within the premises of Smart Web Technology Corp., were said to have been involved in human trafficking activities such as prostitution and labor-exploitation.
“Their activities are contrary to local laws and public interest, hence making them undesirable aliens,” said Tansingco.
A summary deportation order was issued by the BI against the 180 for being undocumented and undesirable aliens.
The deportees boarded a Philippine airlines flight to Shanghai.
As a consequence of the deportation, the said foreign nationals’ names were included in the BI’s database of blacklisted aliens.
“We will not tolerate foreign nationals who abuse our hospitality, and use our land for their unscrupulous activities,” said Tansingco. “Foreigners who blatantly violate our laws will face deportation and blacklisting,” he warned.
Marcos attends ASEAN-Japan Summit
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. landed in Tokyo Friday for the ASEAN-Japan 50th anniversary summit.
First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos and Philippine officials arrived at Haneda Airport at 7:13 pm and received a warm welcome from the Japanese. They’re in Japan for a summit from Dec 16 to 18.
The President stated that this visit is a chance to further Philippine interests and discuss global matters.
”This last ASEAN-related Summit for the year presents an opportunity to once again affirm the Philippines’ position on current international issues and advance Philippine interests,” Marcos Jr. said.
Marcos promised that his government will keep up positive talks with ASEAN, other countries, and key players to prioritize our country’s needs while also supporting peace, security, and wealth in our region for the benefit of the people in the Philippines. Additionally, the President is set to have a one-on-one discussion with Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
While President Marcos visits Japan, Sara Duterte will oversee the nation, says the PCO.
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