The Bureau of Immigration has reiterated its earlier warning to foreign nationals not to attempt to submit fake entry exemption documents to its different ports of entry.
BI Commissioner Morente issued the warning given that some classes of foreign nationals may be allowed to enter the country upon presentation of entry exemption documents secured from the Philippine posts abroad.
“Unscrupulous individuals may attempt to falsify such documents,” said Morente.
“We are warning you not to as we will be able to easily verify the authenticity of such papers.”
The requirement, said the BI, was implemented following an Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases resolution revising the travel restrictions for inbound aliens.
In October, the BI released a similar warning after intercepting an alien seafarer attempting to enter the country using a falsified document. Vito Barcelo
On Thursday, the Department of Foreign Affairs released an advisory warning the public against scams related to the issuance of entry exemption documents for foreign nationals.
The DFA likewise encouraged the public to report such incidents to them for their action.
“Do not use falsified documents to enter the country,” said Morente.
“You may visit our website, or send a message in our Facebook page should you need information about current travel restrictions.”
