BI hails Guo’s voided birth certificate

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) yesterday lauded a Tarlac court’s ruling voiding the birth certificate of suspected Chinese spy Alice Guo.

Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said the Tarlac Regional Trial Court Branch 111’s decision on Sept. 24 is a “landmark victory” amid President Marcos’ directive to uphold the integrity of Philippine identity and civil registry documents.

Guo, former mayor of Bamban, had been identified as Chinese national Guo Hua Ping, as authorities probed crimes committed by Philippine offshore gaming operators.

Viado assured the public that the BI will continue to coordinate with the Department of Justice and other agencies to deport foreigners posing as Filipinos.