BI fears possible return of sex tourism

By William B. Depasupil

Dec 04, 2023 12:25 am

THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) has expressed alarm over the likely resurgence of sex tourism in the country as indicated by the frequent arrival and interception of foreign sex offenders (FSO) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other major ports of entry.

Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said on Sunday that entry attempts by sex offenders into the country have become almost a 'daily trend' and are not limited to the national capital Manila, but are also in provincial airports such as Cebu.

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