corruption in Bureau of Immigration

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President Duterte summons Immigration officials, personnel implicated in “pastillas scheme”

November 10, 2020

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte met with several Bureau of Immigration officials and personnel involved in the so-called “pastillas scheme” on Monday night. According to Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, the President had intended to give the 44, who have been suspended by the Ombudsman pending a probe, a dressing down. Guevarra said the President even gave each of the 44 a “pastilla,” but with money rolled inside, according to the President. “He wanted them to eat […]

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Immigration bureau to implement one-strike policy vs erring employees

November 5, 2020

(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Immigration will implement a one-strike policy against erring employees. The bureau made the announcement on Thursday, Nov. 5, days after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Department of Justice to spearhead a probe into corruption in government. According to Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, in support of the President’s initiative, the bureau “beefed up” its Board of Discipline “to focus on cleaning up the bureau.” The BOD is currently headed by lawyer Ronaldo […]

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