The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested an undocumented and overstaying Korean national in Angeles City, Pampanga in an operation conducted on 18 March.
The arrested individual was identified as Park Soonho, a 43-year-old South Korean national.
According to the BI, operatives conducted surveillance in the vicinity of Argentina St., where the subject was observed outside his residence receiving a delivery. He was approached by authorities and voluntarily confirmed his identity.
Upon verification, the foreign national failed to present a valid passport and Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card, rendering him undocumented. Further checks also confirmed that he had overstayed his authorized period of stay in the country.
Following his arrest, the Korean national was transported to the BI main office for booking and documentation.
BI Intelligence Division Chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. said the operation underscores the Bureau’s continued vigilance against immigration violations.
“This arrest highlights our sustained efforts to locate and apprehend foreign nationals who violate the conditions of their stay,” he said.
Viado, for his part, reiterated the Bureau’s firm stance against illegal aliens.
“We will not allow foreign nationals to disregard our immigration laws. Those who remain in the country without proper documentation or beyond their authorized stay will be arrested and subjected to deportation proceedings,” Viado said.