đ·bworldonline.com
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is not bent on trying a new formula imposing stricter rules in granting visas to foreign nationals but admits there is so much that has to be done to ensure that rules are not abused.
Speaking to reporters, Marcos cited the need for the government to address the problem. His solution â strict enforcement of the visa rules and proper accounting of foreigners entering the country.
When sought for comment over reports of the ballooning number of Chinese nationals entering the country, the President hinted at some glitches, one of which is the use of fake documents.
”Walang stricter rules kahit sa kanino. Pare-pareho lang ang rules sa lahat ng ating mga kaibigan na nanggagaling sa ibang bansa. Ang problema lang dahil maliwanag na maliwanag at lumalabas ang mga report na mayroon nag-aabuso nito. Kaya babantayan namin ito,” the Malacañang chief executive explained as he shrugged off calls for stricter measures in securing visas.
”So, what we will do is to more strictly enforce. Whereas dati hindi natin masyadong tinitingnan, nakita natin maraming nagiging problema dahil diyan nakakakuha sila ng mga peke na dokumento, kung ano-ano ginagawa, may mga illegal, mga scammer, mga may human trafficking. Maraming problemang dala,” he added.
Instead of creating stricter rules, Marcos said that they are looking into improving, especially in the process of upgrading from tourist to student visas.
”Pantay-pantay lang lahat pero gagandahan namin ang enforcement doon sa examination doon sa mga nag-a-apply ng visa o doon sa mga nagko-convert doon sa tourist visa na student visa, at yung mga bumibili ng lupa dahil nagpapanggap silang Pilipino.”
He also vowed to pin down syndicates behind the scheme.
âIto âyung mga nakikita natin scammer, mga human trafficking, yun ang binabantayan namin. Kahit naman sino bastaât ginagawa nila yan, huhulihin natin.” he added. (ANGEL F. JOSE)
