MANILA, Philippines — Amid parallel investigations into the “pastillas” racket, President Rodrigo Duterte gave Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente another chance to address the corruption allegations in the bureau, the president's spokesperson said. “Apparently, he’s giving Commissioner Morente a chance to do some innovations in the Immigration department,” Panelo said. Duterte ordered the relief of Immigration officials and staff believed to be part of the money-making scheme. READ: Palace: Morente 'not off the hook' as probe into 'pastillas' scheme continuesCorruption at the bureauThis is not the first time the Immigration bureau is embroiled in corruption controversy. At a Senate panel hearing, Morente admitted that money-making schemes such as the “pastillas” racket is no longer new to the bureau.

Source: Philippine Star March 03, 2020 07:18 UTC