Law Summary
New Operational Guidelines for Addressing Undesirable Aliens
- The Executive Order establishes new administrative procedures empowering the Commissioner of Immigration to promptly address aliens engaged in nefarious activities threatening national security, public safety, public health, or national interests.
Authority to Issue Mission Orders for Verification and Investigation
- Upon a reasonably founded determination based on verified intelligence (civilian, immigration, or military), that an alien has committed, is committing, or is about to commit offenses in violation of immigration or Philippine laws:
- The Commissioner or Acting Commissioner of Immigration may issue mission orders directing appropriate Bureau of Immigration officers to conduct verification and investigation operations.
- If probable cause exists, the officers may execute a warrantless arrest of the alien in flagrante delicto violating immigration laws, pursuant to Section 5, Rule 113 of the Rules of Court.
Reporting and Accountability
- The Commissioner of Immigration is required to submit a monthly report to the Office of the President detailing deported aliens, including their nationalities and specific grounds for deportation.
- A copy of this report must also be furnished to the Secretary of Justice.
Repealing Clause
- Any provisions of prior executive issuances and department orders that conflict with these new guidelines are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance, ensuring immediate implementation of the new operational guidelines by the Commissioner of Immigration.