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Guevarra: NBI prepared to assist in hunting down infected foreigners
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra ordered the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to locate foreigners, particularly Chinese nationals, treated at an illegal medical facility within the Clark Freeport Zone.
The order came after the Philippine National Police (PNP) raided an unauthorized medical facility operating inside the Fontana Resort and Convention Center, arresting two individuals, Ling Hu and Seung-Hyun Lee.
The Department of Health (DOH) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed no medical facility was permitted to operate in the area, highlighting violations of quarantine and safety protocols.
Guevarra stated that any foreigners found at the facility would be transferred to legitimate hospitals or quarantine centers, with legal action planned against those responsible.
The Clark Development Corporation stated that the management of Fontana Leisure Park will be held liable and placed the resort under lockdown.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is prepared to assist in the manhunt if needed, and Guevarra believes the two arrested individuals may provide further information on others involved.
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