The Bureau of Immigration (BI) inaugurated its new office in Olongapo last July 26.
The new office, which is situated on the 6th floor of the SM City Olongapo Downtown, along Magsaysay Drive corner Gordon Avenue, will serve as a hub for immigration-related services, catering to applicants in the province of Zambales.
The event was graced by Olongapo City Mayor Rolen Paulino, Jr., SM management, and key officials of the BI.
BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco expressed his excitement about the new development.
“This new office is but one of the numerous improvements that we have to bring our services closer to the people,” said Tansingco. “Our vision is to enhance the accessibility of immigration services, and this office represents a crucial step towards achieving that goal,” he added.
Tansingco revealed that the agency plans to transfer many of its operations to more accessible locations such as malls for convenience of the public.
“Apart from this, we are also set to open new offices in popular tourist areas,” he shared. “We are targeting to transfer many of our operations to more accessible locations such as malls for convenience of the transacting public,” he added.
Tansingco said that with the new Olongapo office, residents of Zambales can look forward to faster and more accessible services.
Binangonan LGU aids families of sunken boat victims
Binangonan Mayor Cesar Ynares assured the help to the families of the deceased and the survivors of the sinking of the motorbanca Princess Aya.
The local government in Pritil Port lit a candle and offered flowers for the departed Thursday night.
The initial death toll was 27 while 40 survived, according to the Binangonan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.
At around 7:15 in the evening, the retrieval operations of the Philippine Coast Guard on the sunken MB Princess Aya in Barangay Kalinawan Binangonan Rizal were stopped due to the poor visibility of the water and its movement.
According to Captain Glen Daraug, the Deputy Commander of the Coast Guard District NCRCL, it is dangerous for rescuers.
Rescue operations will continue Friday morning.
The Philippine Coast Guard will also immediately conduct a Maritime Casualty Investigation.
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