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

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

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