Tag: partisan activities

Immigration bureau reminds employees not to engage in online, offline political activities

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration reminded its employees not to engage in political activities whether online or offline. According to  Immigration chief Jaime Morente, campaigning actively and soliciting votes and support for  election bets remains prohibited among public servants, who are “expected to remain politically neutral as this is mandated by law.” The 1987 Philippine Constitution defines  partisan political activity as “any act designed to promote the election or defeat of a particular […]

BI upholds deportation order vs Catholic nun Fox

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has upheld its deportation order against Catholic nun Patricia Fox. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra made the confirmation on Wednesday, Aug. 29, quoting a report from Immigration Deputy Commissioner Tobias Javier. In July, the BI ordered Fox’s deportation for what it said was her violation of the terms of her missionary visa when she participated in “partisan political activities” in the country. For this, the BI referred to several photographs […]