Indian groups laud Libanan for policies aimed at eliminating corruption at BI
Posted by The Legal Alien at 3:40 PM06/16/2008
The Philippine Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (PICCI) yesterday lauded Immigration Commissioner Marcelino Libanan for executing sound policies that would not only make the Bureau of Immigration (BI) more efficient but also eliminate corruption within the agency.
This came after several Indian groups expressed support to the proposed law creating a new immigration body because this would pave the way for a more efficient implementation of the country’s immigration policies.
PICCI director general Surjit Singh said since Libanan implemented a liberalized visa policy wherein foreign visitors to the Philippines are given visa-upon-arrival, there has been a marked increase in foreign investments and tourist arrivals.
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