(UPDATE) SEN. Risa Hontiveros on Monday urged the Senate to investigate a Chinese arrested for pretending to be a Filipino and who managed to join the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA)., This news data comes from:http://www.gyglfs.com
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) recently detained businessman Joseph Sy for reportedly holding fraudulently acquired Philippine documents.
Hontiveros urges probe on Chinese faking Filipino identity
The senator likened Sy’s arrest to the case of former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo who was re-moved from office by the Ombudsman after a series of congressional inquiries revealed she is Chi-nese.
“Although the PCGA is voluntary and nongovernment, it is quite concerning that Sy managed to access people and events during which national security was discussed,” Hontiveros said in Filipino.
Hontiveros urges probe on Chinese faking Filipino identity
“If this businessman is indeed a Chinese national masquerading as Filipino, the Senate must immedi-ately probe his affiliations, background, and the circumstances under which he obtained his Philippine documents,” she said in a statement.
“We should look into who enabled him and how deep his network goes,” Hontiveros added.
- Mayor Sotto slams Discayas, cites lies, ghost firms, and kickback allegations
- 13 massage therapists robbed, 2 cry rape
- No winner in lotto draws for Aug 23
- Japan accelerates missile deployment amid rising regional tensions
- One in four people lack access to safe drinking water – UN
- Manila Water announces service disruption for over 12K households in Mandaluyong due to leak repair
- Police general suspended for ‘obstruction’ of evidence in case of missing sabungeros
- Oil firms to hike pump prices Tuesday
- Gloria Arroyo files bill to empower Office of the Vice President
- Mexican senators come to blows after heated debate
