Immigration authorities on Thursday morning arrested a Japanese fugitive wanted in his home country for robbery.
The Bureau of Immigration (BI)’s fugitive search unit (FSU) arrested Takeuchi Kazuo, 54, along Roxas Boulevard in Manila following a mission order issued by BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco.
Takeuchi was tagged by the Japanese government as a fugitive from justice, and is the subject of an arrest warrant issued by the Sage Summary Court of Japan for robbery resulting in bodily injury and theft.
The Japanese government informed the BI of Takeuchi’s case in April 2023, after receiving information that he fled to the Philippines to evade prosecution.
Upon receipt of information, the BI FSU immediately conducted a manhunt to locate and arrest the fugitive.
“We are in close coordination with foreign governments who provide us information about fugitives that might be attempting to hide here,” said Tansingco. “These have resulted in numerous arrests and interceptions, through the cooperation of our counterparts,” he added.
Takeuchi faces a summary deportation order and will remain in the BI’s facility in Bicutan, Taguig pending his deportation.
Pura Luka Vega, declared ‘persona non grata’ in General Santos City
The local government of General Santos City approved a resolution declaring drag queen Pura Luka Vega “persona non grata,” or she is not welcome in the city.
In a report by Abbey Caballero on GMA Regional TV “One Mindanao” this Thursday, the local government strongly condemned the drag queen who made a quick remixed version of “Ama Namin” while wearing a costume that looks like a saint.
In the resolution passed by the GenSan Council, it was said that they will not tolerate such activity.
“This video clearly offended the sensibilities of the Christian community. Demeaning the faith of millions of Filipinos and disrespecting the sacred element of the Catholic Church,” according to Councilor Vandyke Congson.
“May this be a reminder or warning to all [in] generals that your government will not tolerate such activity in our beloved city of GenSan,” he added.
The drag queen defended what she did and said everyone has freedom of thought, conscience, and religion.
Meanwhile, the Catholic Church in General Santos City announced that the local government’s move was correct.
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