MANILA, Philippines — Agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) 242 foreign nationals suspected of trying to enter the Philippines to work illegally. ADVERTISEMENTOf those denied entries to the Philippines, 79 arrived at NAIA Terminal 1. Meanwhile, BI intelligence chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. said the bureau noticed an attempt by foreign nationals to utilize other ports of entry so they can illegally work in the country. The revamp ordered by Morente because of the controversy has affected around 800 BI personnel posted at the NAIA. RELATED: BI chief orders revamp at Naia after ‘pastillas’ flakADVERTISEMENTEdited by MUFRead NextEDITORS' PICKMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 03, 2020 07:30 UTC