The Bureau of Immigration-Intelligence Division (BI-ID) headed by Fortunator ‘Jun’ Manahan, Jr. arrested an undocumented and overstaying Korean national in Angeles City, Pampanga, as part of intensified efforts under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to strengthen border control and enforce immigration laws.
Manahan said BI-ID operatives conducted the operation early morning of March 18 in Angeles City and the arrested individual was identified as Park Soonho, a 43-year-old South Korean national.
Operatives conducted surveillance in the vicinity of Argentina Street, where the subject was observed outside his residence receiving a delivery. He was approached by authorities and voluntarily confirmed his identity.
Upon verification, the foreign national failed to present a valid passport and Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-Card), rendering him undocumented. Further checks also confirmed that he had overstayed his authorized period of stay in the country.
Following his arrest, the subject was apprised of his constitutional rights. He was later transported to the BI Main Office for booking and documentation.
Manahan said the operation underscores the Bureau’s continued vigilance against immigration violations: “This arrest highlights our sustained efforts to locate and apprehend foreign nationals who violate the conditions of their stay.”
