Manila Bulletin
President decides to keep Morente at the BI
President Duterte has decided to keep Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente in his post for now.
However, he asked Morente to cooperate with the official investigation into the alleged "pastillas" bribery scam.
The scheme involves BI personnel allegedly facilitating the entry of Chinese nationals, particularly those working in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, in exchange for bribes.
Around 18 immigration personnel have been relieved from their posts due to their supposed involvement in the bribery scheme.
Duterte warned that more immigration personnel may be terminated for alleged involvement in corruption and intends to hire topnotch replacements.
The Senate and the Department of Justice, through the NBI, are conducting separate probes into the alleged scheme.
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President Rodrigo Duterte publicly vouches for Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente, expressing his trust despite ongoing corruption allegations against the agency.
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President Duterte has decided to give Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente another chance to address alleged corruption within the agency.
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Bureau of Immigration (BI) chief Jaime Morente is subject to an investigation regarding the "pastillas" bribery scheme.
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President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the relief of 18 Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials and employees implicated in the "pastillas" bribery scheme.
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Malacañang, through Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, stated that Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente will not escape charges if investigations reveal he committed lapses in stopping the "pastillas" scheme.
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