The Bureau of Immigration arrested two Chinese nationals, one of whom allegedly introduced himself as a Filipino, during an enforcement operation in Tacloban City.
The suspects, identified as Zhu Fulin and Wu Huoyan, were apprehended at an e-bike commercial establishment.
The bureau said both individuals were overstaying aliens and were engaged in unauthorized employment while holding tourist visas.
Zhu was unable to present valid immigration documents and has reportedly been overstaying since 2023.
Wu, whose visa expired in 2020, allegedly attempted to misrepresent himself as a Filipino citizen by presenting a Philippine Identification Card when questioned by authorities.
Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said the arrests underscore the bureau’s continued enforcement of immigration laws and coordination with partner agencies.
The two were flown to Manila and are currently detained at the BI Warden’s Facility while awaiting deportation proceedings.
