American executive arrested in Cagayan de Oro for working without valid visa
- Bureau of Immigration operatives arrested a 47-year-old American man in Cagayan de Oro for working without a proper visa
- The foreigner allegedly served as a BPO executive despite holding only a tourist visa ACR I-Card
- BI officials said he misrepresented his stay in the Philippines and failed to present his passport
- The suspect is now detained in Manila pending deportation proceedings, BI assures strict enforcement of immigration laws
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An American national was arrested by Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives in Cagayan de Oro City for allegedly working as a business process outsourcing (BPO) executive without the required work visa.
Source: UGC
According to GMA Integrated News, the 47-year-old suspect was apprehended on September 30 by the BI Intelligence Division for serving as a top executive of a BPO firm along Borja Street despite lacking the necessary work authorization.
BI Intelligence Division chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. confirmed that the foreigner could not present his passport during inspection and only showed a tourist visa ACR I-Card.
“The subject was clearly misrepresenting his stay in the Philippines by working as a company head without the proper documentation,” Manahan said.
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Following his arrest, the American national was immediately transported to Manila and placed under BI custody while awaiting deportation proceedings.
BI Commissioner Joel Viado reiterated the agency’s firm stance on foreign nationals violating Philippine immigration laws.
“In line with the President’s marching orders, we are making it clear that the Philippines will not tolerate foreign nationals who abuse our hospitality,” he emphasized.
He further stated that enforcement applies to all regardless of status.
“Whether ordinary worker or top executive, wala kaming pinipili pagdating sa pagpapatupad ng batas. Everyone is accountable if they violate our laws,” Viado added.
The Bureau of Immigration continues to monitor similar cases nationwide to ensure that all foreigners working in the country comply with proper documentation and visa regulations.
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