Rulemaking Authority and Legal Basis
- Issued under the rule-making authority of the Commissioner of Immigration
- Grounded on relevant immigration laws applicable in the Philippines
- Ensures compliance with existing statutory provisions, particularly Commonwealth Act No. 613
Key Provision on Deportation Destination
- Deportable foreigners shall be deported to the country of their declared nationality
- The declared nationality must be duly evidenced by the foreign passport presented at the port of entry
- The deportation destination is determined based on official travel documents rather than claims by foreign agencies
Procedural Instructions and Implementation
- Immigration authorities to follow the established criteria when deciding the deportation destination
- Prevents conflicts and enhances uniformity in deportation procedures
- Guidance applies at the initial point of entry or re-entry of the foreign national
Compliance and Distribution
- A copy of the Order is to be furnished to the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR)
- Ensures transparency and records management through distribution to the U.P. Law Center, U.P. Diliman, Quezon City
Legal References
- Reference made to Commonwealth Act No. 613, particularly Sections 36 and 38, which govern deportation procedures and rights
- Compliance with these sections ensures the legality of the deportation process
Authoritative Endorsement
- Signed and adopted by Jaime H. Morente, Commissioner of Immigration
- Official documentation dated 16 January 2018 with the order filed on 31 January 2018