Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco announced the second batch of illegal online gambling-related deportations, comprised of 21 Chinese nationals and which are part of the over 300 aliens up for deportation.

The additional deportees boarded a Philippine Airlines flight to Wuhan, China afternoon of November 2. The initial batch of six Chinese nationals were deported last 19 October 2022.

Just like the first batch, the second was escorted by operatives from the BI’s Warden Facility Protection Unit, Border Control and Intelligence Unit and Intelligence Division headed by Fortunato “Jun” Manahan.

Tansingco said they expect the third batch to be implemented soon, as they are in close coordination with the Chinese Embassy for the expeditious release of the deportees’ travel documents.

Earlier on, Tansingco announced that it will implement the deportation of more than 300 foreign nationals, mostly Chinese citizens, who have been arrested by local law enforcement agencies for involvement in illegal online gambling.

Tansingco said that they have reported the update to Department of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, who attended and monitored the departure of the first batch of deportees.

“We will ensure that those involved in illegal activities be deported and blacklisted,” said Tansingco. “This is to create a safe space for foreign nationals who comply with immigration policies are here in the country legally,” he said.

Publication Source :    Journal Online