BI urges reporting of illegal activities by foreign tenants

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has called on condo building owners in the Philippines to report any illegal activities committed by foreign tenants. The bureau issued this appeal after reports emerged that some foreign nationals are using condominium units as fronts for illegal activities such as prostitution, drug trafficking, and cybercrime.

The BI has been actively monitoring the activities of foreign nationals in the country, especially those who are staying in residential units. The bureau has noted that some foreigners are taking advantage of the lenient rules on short-term leases and using these units for illegal activities. This has prompted the bureau to encourage condo building owners to cooperate and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

In a statement issued by the BI, they emphasized that condo building owners have a responsibility to ensure that their properties are not being used for illegal activities. They also added that failure to report any illegal activities by foreign nationals can result in legal action against the building owner.

This appeal by the BI is timely and necessary, as it sends a strong message to both foreigners and condo building owners that illegal activities will not be tolerated in the country. The BI’s efforts to combat illegal activities committed by foreigners will help to create a safer environment for Filipinos and foreign nationals alike.

Condo building owners should take the BI’s appeal seriously and implement measures to monitor the activities of their tenants. This can include conducting background checks on potential tenants, ensuring that lease agreements are properly executed, and reporting any suspicious activities to the authorities.

It is also important for the BI to work closely with the condo building owners to provide them with the necessary support and resources to help them identify and report any illegal activities committed by foreign nationals. This can include providing them with training on how to identify suspicious activities and how to report them to the authorities.

The BI’s appeal to condo building owners to report any illegal activities committed by foreign tenants is a step in the right direction towards creating a safer environment for everyone. It is important for all stakeholders to work together to ensure that the country’s laws are upheld and that illegal activities are not allowed to thrive. By working together, we can build a stronger and more secure nation for all.

Source: PTV News