Immigration bureau welcomes EO mandating implementation of advanced passenger info system

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(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s order for the implementation of an advanced passenger information system. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said the API system–which will see the captain, master or agent, or owner of a commercial carrier transmitting information electronically to the Bureau of Immigration prior to a traveler’s arrival or departure in a Philippine port of entry under Executive Order No. 122—will enable the bureau […]