MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has designated Deputy Commissioner Atty. Joel Anthony Viado as Bureau of Immigration (BI) officer-in-charge following the dismissal of Commissioner Norman Tansingco.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Department of Justice said Atty. Viado will be in charge of the day-to-day operations of the bureau under the supervision of Sec. Remulla.

“It is essential that we assure our people that the services of our immigration bureau will remain uninterrupted and consistent regardless of any transition in leadership. Hence, I entrust the stewardship of the bureau to Deputy Commissioner Viado, who I believe is best fit for the position,” said Sec. Remulla.

Atty. Viado’s designation will be effective immediately until a new commissioner is appointed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.

On Monday, Marcos relieved Tansingco from his post over the departure of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo. The former mayor was arrested in Indonesia earlier this week and is now in the custody of the DILG.

Sources: PDI , photo credit to abante.com