(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.771bg.com
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) recently detained businessman Joseph Sy for reportedly holding fraudulently acquired Philippine documents.
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.
“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.
Hontiveros urges probe on Chinese faking Filipino identity
- Xi and Putin round on West at regional summit in China
- Angkas supports DICT's amnesty program for unregistered delivery services
- Nartatez vows fair assignments, better resource management as new PNP chief
- Comelec completes ballot printing for Bangsamoro elections despite redistricting dispute
- Typhoon death toll rises in Vietnam as downed trees hamper rescuers
- DPWH seeks lookout bulletin vs officials, contractors in ghost projects
- Escudero says new lease law to make PH more appealing to investors
- Putin ready to invade other countries, says Polish president
- 'New' position being offered to Torre — Palace
- Metro Manila disaster agencies expand response areas in preparation for 'Big One'
