Congress asked anew to replace 70-year-old immigration law

AFTER three failed tries,  the  Bureau of Immigration (BI) appeals again to  Congress to pass a new immigration law that will replace the “antiquated” Immigration Act of 1940 to make it attuned to the present realities and changing times.

“The enactment of a new Philippine Immigration act is long overdue.  We appeal to Congress to give this proposed law a priority,”  said Immigration Commissioner Morente in a statement.