THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the deportation of a total of 27 Chinese nationals who had been previously arrested for working illegally in the country.
The latest batch all boarded a Philippine Airlines flight to Shanghai, China.
The original plan was to deport 33 foreigners. However, six didn’t make it to the flight for they were unable to get clearances from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) or for other pending cases in the Philippines.
BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco clarified that the six individuals would need to resolve their pending cases in the Philippines and obtain the appropriate clearances before their deportation can be implemented.
“We are committed to ensuring that all necessary legal procedures are followed before deportation. This is to guarantee that justice is served, and the integrity of our legal system is upheld.”
The deported Chinese nationals were part of previous arrests made by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) in separate operations in Las Piñas, Pasay, and Tarlac. These operations targeted illegal online gaming activities and resulted in the apprehension of numerous foreign workers found to be violating Philippine immigration laws.
Tansingco emphasized the BI’s commitment to addressing illegal employment and activities by foreign nationals, in collaboration with other government agencies, thus ensuring that those who violate the country’s laws are dealt with accordingly