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BI: Tarlac court's voidance of Alice Guo's birth certificate 'landmark victory' in fight vs identity fraud
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) welcomed a Tarlac Regional Trial Court ruling that declared dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo's birth certificate void, seeing it as a significant step against identity fraud.
Immigration Commissioner Joel Viado stated that the decision strengthens the government's efforts to protect the country's sovereignty, borders, and institutional integrity.
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) disclosed the ruling during a budget hearing, noting that Guo's birth certificate was voided on September 24.
The PSA and the Office of the Solicitor General had filed a petition to cancel Guo's birth registration on July 4, 2024.
Viado emphasized the BI's commitment to preventing the compromise of the nation's civil registry and identity system.
The BI will continue to collaborate with the Department of Justice and other agencies to identify foreigners misrepresenting themselves as Filipinos.
This development follows reports of the National Bureau of Investigation filing 70 criminal complaints against Guo and her relatives.
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