The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested two Korean nationals in separate operations in the Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, for overstaying in the country, in violation of Philippine immigration laws.
The BI identified the foreigners as Shin Duk Young and Kim Joobo, who both exceeded their authorized stay in the Philippines.
According to the BI Intelligence Division Chief Fortunato Manahan Jr., they first apprehended Shin at his residence in Clark, with assistance from the Clark Development Corporation, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine Navy, and the Police Regional Office 3.
After the first operation, agents proceeded to another location within Clark, where Kim was arrested for the same offense.
BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said the arrests underscore the agency’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws and ensuring that foreign nationals comply with their visa conditions.
“Foreign nationals must respect and follow the terms of their stay in the Philippines,” Viado said. “Our operatives remain vigilant in tracking down overstaying aliens and other violators, with the help of our law enforcement partners.”
