THE BUREAU of Immigration (BI) and Clark Development Corp. arrested 45 Chinese and 24 Koreans last Dec. 10 for working in the country without proper visas. The 69 foreigners were arrested at the Dongwang Clark Corp. and Clark Sunvalley Country Club where they work. BI Commissioner Jaime H. Morente, in a statement yesterday, said the bureau and the CDC initially invited 93 foreigners for questioning and verification of travel documents following reports that there were some who work in construction sites with just tourist visas. The 69 were charged for violation of the Philippine Immigration Act while 24 Koreans were released after presenting valid work permits. “This is a call to our kababayans to remain vigilant. Report all illegal activities of foreign nationals to the Bureau of Immigration for appropriate action,” Mr. Morente said. Those arrested are now awaiting deportation proceedings. — Vann Marlo M. Villegas

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