Pinaiimbestigahan ng binansagang ‘Young Guns’ ng Kamara ang natuklasan ng National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) na pagawaan umano ng pekeng birth certificate sa Davao del Sur, na sinasabing tumutulong sa mga Chinese upang palabasing Pilipino sila.
“We must understand that a birth certificate is more than just a document; it symbolizes a Filipino’s connection to their country. It is the first official document that every Filipino receives as their birthright, establishing their official tie to the nation. This is not something that can be easily given, fabricated, milled or bought. Sa madaling salita, the Filipinos are not for sale. Dapat walang pekeng Pilipino,” sabi ni Davao Oriental 2nd District Rep. Cheeno Miguel Almario.
“We need to strengthen our legislative framework to ensure rigorous verification processes are in place for the issuance of birth certificates. This includes enhancing the capabilities of local civil registries, implementing more robust checks and balances, and imposing severe penalties on those found guilty of facilitating such fraud,” dagdag ni Almario.
Ayon sa ulat ng NBI, isang Chinese, si Hanlin Qiu, ang naaresto habang nag-a-apply ng pasaporte sa Davao City gamit ang pekeng dokumento.
Isa si Qui sa 200 Chinese nationals na nakakuha ng mga pekeng birth certificate mula sa municipal civil registry ng Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.
“We are outraged by these reports. Ang nakakagalit at nakakalungkot pa dito, baka may links sa mga criminal and drug syndicates ang mga Chinese nationals na na-isyuhan ng pekeng birth certificates,” sabi ni Zambales Rep. Jay Khonghun.
“They probably also found the easiest route to secure spurious documents to conceal their true identities and citizenship to continue their nefarious activities here in the country. Kailangan itong imbestigahan ng Kongreso,” dagdag niya.
Bukod kina Almario at Khonghun, miyembro rin ng “Young Guns” sina Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Jil Bongalon, La Union Rep. Paolo Ortega, 1-Rider party-list Rep. Rodge Gutierrez, at Inno Dy V ng Isabela.