(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.
Hontiveros urges probe on Chinese faking Filipino identity
“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., This news data comes from:http://771bg.com
“We should look into who enabled him and how deep his network goes,” Hontiveros added.
- Islamic State claims deadly attack on Pakistan rally
- Chinese sleeper agents' and PLA operatives a threat, Lacson warns
- Ukraine eyes defense deal with PH that includes co-production of drones, says envoy
- Protesters storm Discaya compound for second straight day
- Bolsonaro verdict looms as Brazil coup trial closes
- Napolcom welcomes Nartatez’s move to recall Torre’s reassignments
- Israeli army: Gaza City now 'a dangerous combat zone'
- Pope Leo XIV to Israeli president: 2-state solution needed to end Gaza war
- Macron's decision to recognize Palestinian state angers Israel and the US
- Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital
