The Bureau of Immigration (BI) conducted its 3-day strategic activity from Nov. 22-24 at A hotel in Manila.
BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, together with Deputy Commissioner Rogelio Gevero, Jr., among others, led the planning activity with key officials of the BI.
During the event, the different division heads presented the status and assessment of their current programs, activities and projects (PAPs) and proposed PAPs for the next three years.
Among the highlights of the plans are the modernization and automation of all immigration-related transactions, starting with tourist visa extensions, online visa waiver applications, and e-payments on January 2023.
“Through this activity, we are able to see the baseline and assess where we are now,” said Tansingco. “Strategic planning would allow us to lay down what to expect from the Bureau in the next few years,” he added.
Tansingco highlighted the key focus areas of his administration namely anti-corruption, modernization, national security, rightsizing, and personnel empowerment.
“Upon my assumption, the marching orders of Secretary Remulla was to focus on anti-corruption and modernization,” said Tansingco. “I also see a need to strengthen the role of immigration on national security, follow the direction of the president in maximizing the personnel complement of the bureau, and of course improve the welfare of our employees,” he stated.
The proposed programs submitted by the division heads anchored on Tansingco’s key focus areas.
“These are exciting times for the Bureau, as we are driven to implement numerous changes to improve the quality of service that we deliver,” said Tansingco. (JERRY S. TAN)
