Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers arrested on Sunday afternoon, a Chinese national found to be in possession of a fake Philippine visa in his passport.
BI Border Control Investigation Unit (BCIU) Chief Dennis Alcedo reported the interception of Zhang Yang, 30, who attempted to depart via a Philippine Airlines flight for Bangkok, Thailand at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2.
During immigration inspection, the officers discovered that Zhang’s name has previously been included in the BI’s blacklist for violation of the conditions of his stay.
Upon further inspection, the officers noted a doubtful Philippine visa in his passport, which was confirmed as counterfeit by the BI’s Forensic Documents Laboratory.
Meanwhile, the BCIU also reported the interception of Malkeet Singh, 42, Monday morning at the NAIA Terminal 1 after arriving aboard a Scoot Airline flight from Singapore.
Officers noticed a previous Philippine arrival stamp impressed in his passport, but noticed inconsistencies in its features. Tertiary inspection in the BI’s Forensic Documents Laboratory also confirmed that the stamp is counterfeit.
Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco lauded the efforts of BI agents who intercepted Zhang and Singh.
“We commend our alert personnel who were able to foil their attempt,” said Tansingco. “We will ensure that upon deportation, they will not be able to return to the country,” he stated.
2 foreigners with fake PH documents nabbed at NAIA
Both were immediately arrested and will be detained at the BI’s Warden Facility inside Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan, Taguig pending their eventual deportation.
Meanwhile, Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco makes sure that the new team at its holding facility in Taguig is now imposing heightened security alert at the country’s only major holding center for deportees.
The BI Chief on Friday personally went to the facility to issue his marching orders and make sure the new team follows through, noting needs for improvement in systems and facilities.
Tansingco, who celebrated his first 100 days only in December, vowed to prioritize the modernization of the BI Ward Facility (BIWF).
The BIWF serves as the temporary holding facility of foreign nationals set for deportation, and is located inside Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan, Taguig.
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