BI moves to deport foreigner in Makati scuffle

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has filed deportation charges against a Spaniard who figured in a scuffle with a police officer in Makati City over alleged quarantine violations.

The BI charged Salvador Parra with “undesirability” for disrespecting a police officer and “overstaying” after he failed to file for an extension of his visa.

“Foreign nationals who are here in the country are expected to follow Philippine laws, especially in these special times wherein public health and safety is at risk. There is no exemption, whether you are living in a posh village, or in a slum area, you must obey the law,” BI chief Jaime Morente said yesterday. 

Parra was ordered to submit his counter-affidavit. He, however, reportedly refused to receive the notice, which lapsed on Thursday. 

Morente said the deportation case filed against Parra separate from the charges of unjust vexation, disobedience, assault, violating quarantine rules and not wearing a face mask filed by the Makati police.