WHEREAS, there are instances when a deportable foreigner is claimed by various foreign agencies;

WHEREAS,   the  issue  on  which  foreign  agency  should  the  deportation foreigner be released arises;

WHEREAS, there is a need to set concrete guidelines on this issue;

NOW,  THEREFORE,  pursuant  to  the  rule-making  authority  of  the Commissioner of Immigration under relevant immigration laws, the following shall be observed:

Subject to the provisions of CA 613, Secs. 36 and 38, a deportable foreigner shall  be deported  to the  country  of his  declared  nationality  via  the  presented foreign passport at the port of entry.

Furnish  a  copy  of  this  Order  to  the  Office  of  the  National  Administrative
Register (ONAR), U.P. Law Center, U.P. Diliman, Quezon City.

16 January 2018