Another batch of immigration officers graduated from the Bureau of Immigration’s Philippine Immigration Academy (PIA), Clark, Pampanga.
A total of 59 new immigration personnel made up of 36 females and 23 males finally took their oath during a graduation ceremony, which was held at the Alpha Aviation Center, Clark, Pampanga on 3 June.
A keynote speech was delivered by Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera, President and CEO of Clark Development Corp., wherein she underscored the role of immigration officers in the country’s fight against human trafficking.
Devanadera emphasized the role of immigration officers in combating crimes such as human trafficking. She highlighted the importance of timely action and coordination amongst the government, private sectors, and other stakeholders. Devanadera also pointed out the importance of continuous skills development because crimes are dynamically evolving.
The graduation ceremony was attended by the bureau’s top officials headed by Commissioner Norman G. Tansingco and Deputy Commissioners Joel Anthony M. Viado and Daniel Y. Laogan.
Commissioner Tansingco said that the 59 underwent a fast-tracked course that aims to equip necessary knowledge and skills to become effective immigration officer who will serve as frontlinersin country’s premier international ports.
BI chief added that 37 out of the 59 new IOs will be deployed at NAIA, “This will further add up the reserve immigration personnel assigned in terminals 1 and 3, and ensure the public of our continued effort to make more convenient for the international travelers.”
This new batch shall complement the existing manpower in different international ports of entry and exit in NAIA, Clark, Kalibo, Cebu, and Zamboanga.
