(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).
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.
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., This news data comes from:http://www.gangzhifhm.com
- PNP chief Torre relieved from post — Palace
- SC acquits suspect in 2012 killing of Dutch aid worker over doubtful testimonies
- Duterte party's acting chairman charged at Sandiganbayan over Malampaya project
- Filipino member of AHOF K-pop group says Manila concert a dream come true
- President Marcos commits to boosting PH digital infrastructure
- Retired NBI agents urge Marcos to appoint career official to replace Santiago
- SSS pension reform program starts in September
- Israeli army: Gaza City now 'a dangerous combat zone'
- Mexican boxer Chavez Jr. released from prison pending trial
- Kris Aquino is alive, says friend amid reports of death
