THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday arrested 37 Chinese nationals allegedly involved in illegal retail in Parañaque.
In a report to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, intelligence division Chief Fortunato Manahan, Jr. said that the 37 Chinese nationals were arrested inside the Multinational Village in Parañaque on the afternoon of June 4.
Among the arrested were 7 females and 30 males who were found to be illegally involved in food retail, groceries, and restaurants in the area.
Commissioner Tansingco said the arrest stemmed from intelligence reports received by his office about foreign nationals working illegally inside the subdivision.
“We received credible information about foreign nationals engaging in illegal retail activities, and our team acted swiftly to address these violations,” Tansingco stated. “This operation is part of our ongoing efforts to uphold the integrity of our immigration laws and protect local businesses from unfair competition.”
All 37 aliens will be detained in the BI’s facility inside Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan, Taguig pending resolution of the deportation cases to be filed against them. Tansingco reiterated, “The Bureau of Immigration will not tolerate illegal work practices and will continue to take necessary actions against those who violate our laws
