US government commends Philippines for preventing 200 American registered sex offenders from entering.
The United States government has commended the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for preventing 200 American registered sex offenders (RSOs) from entering the Philippines in 2018.
Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said Friday the bureau was recently awarded a certificate of commendation by the US Embassy in Manila after registering the second highest number of excluded American RSOs throughout the world last year.
Mexico, which shares a land border with the US in the southwest, recorded the highest number of intercepted RSOs.
“I commend our officers deployed at our ports of entry for a job well done. Because of your vigilance and alertness, you were able to turn away these sex offenders to protect fellow Filipinos from possible exploitation,” Morente said in a statement.
The US Embassy’s citation specifically commended the BI’s port operations division (POD) as well as the airport operations section (AOS), travel control and enforcement unit (TCEU), and border control and enforcement unit (BCIU), which are all under the POD, for successfully implementing the “Angel Watch” program in the country’s ports.
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hello. does anyone know any rso tried to enter in philippines after pandemic?
update
I briefly did,got turned around at the airport.they held me overnight,sent me back the nxt day.my wife is trying 2 get me a waiver,but we keep hitting roadblocks
I Have a Question… I have noticed that there is a Lot of discussion about the Philippines Blacklist, But is Anyone Aware of Other Countries who deny entry to RSO’S of having A Blacklist? and if so is there a list of those Countries? I use the travel matrix website but it doesn’t discuss Blacklisting it only shows which country allows or Deny’s Entry
Just google the name and put in judge philippines
or do google search hit imiages
I am Marjorie Dempsey and I am a judge in the Philippines. I’m married to a registered sex offender
for ten (10) years now. Before I married him, i already know that he is in the registry but that did
not dissuade me from marrying him.
The Philippine Constitution has been patterned to the US Constitution because the Philippines was
once occupied by the United States of America. The Philippines adopted the US Constitution
because it is the better one among that of the Spanish or Japanese Constitutions. Although we
don’t have a registry of sex offenders, said registry is unconstitutional in many aspects.
1. It is an ex post facto law because it increases the penalty after the crime was committed. In the
case of my husband, when he was convicted in 1997, the registry was not yet in effect. Thus after
serving time in prison, and out on parole, that should be the end of it. However, in 2006, with the
passage of the Adam Walsh Act, he was required to register quarterly for a lifetime. This violates
the rule against retroactivity of laws. What is worse, several laws of similar import has been passed
throughout the years which inflicts graver restrictions and added penalties. Every time a new
penalty is added on top of the already served sentence, it creates a new sentence. This is punitive
plain and simple. The accused who have already served his original sentence will never be freed
from his sentence because of the change shifting penalties. Retroactive application of laws should
only be allowed when it would benefit the accused, consistent with the Pro Reo Principle.
2. It is violative of the Due Process Clause. By due process, an accused should be afforded all the
information regarding the crime he committed at the time it was committed. At the time my
husband was charged, the penalty was imprisonment for a given number of years as defined in the
law violated. Armed with that knowledge, it aided him to admit liability. With the
subsequent passage of the Adam’s Walsh Act, it imposed an added layer of penalty that was not in
the charge when the plea was made. Thus, in order not to violate the due process clause, only those
accused at the time when the penalty included being in the registry who should be bound by it.
3. It violates the Equal Protection Clause. Subjection to lifetime registry for sex crimes but not on
other crimes which are equal to or more severe than sex crimes unjustly puts the former at a great
disadvantage, something that is frowned upon by any democratic institution. For instance, a person
convicted of urinating on a tree in a park is much more severely punished that that of a person who
assaulted someone because the former bears prison time and lifetime registry as against the latter
where the person after paying his dues to society can enjoy his freedom unimpeded.
Because of the cruel restrictions imposed by the registry requirement, my husband has been denied
being a father to his two daughters, a grandfather to his grandchildren. Likewise, my son is robbed
of being with his two sisters and their kids.
Okay if you’re supposed a judge in the Philippines what avenues are there for us US citizens to file a motion to be able to enter the country.
I know you can do this with mexico since it violates the Mexican constitution. You can create a legal case once you’re denied in the country. What avenues are there for the Philippines to challenge this?
doing the research…Im not On the reg, so I can get in and out Im going straight to this Judge as covid restrictions is over,
I to have a wife there but our child is here with me in US
Imigration denied me 1 time already so this time I got it together waiting on a denial again
UPDATE
HE IS LIVING THERE HAPPY AS CAN BE TAKES $$$$$
Experenced on August 29, 2021 at 10:56 am
Just google the name and put in judge philippines
or do google search hit images
I am Marjorie Dempsey and I am a judge in the Philippines.
Convicted aggravated sex assault 1990 ..served prison time and released before Megan’s law went into effect..Ben to Philippines twice..married to Philippine women.
Forced on registry years later..now I can’t go anymore!!
What if you remove your name in the sex offender list? Is there any problem still?
can i contact u jean I’ve the same situation with u I have questions to ask..
Hello I’m a registered sex offender, I met a woman who is in the Philippines we want to get married and have her come to America, however I am required to meet her first in the Philippines, will I be allowed to enter the Philippines???
1 you will never make it in for 1 and if u do your 1 of the luckier ones, and you have to meet twice separate entries.
and to be fair dont marry the Pinay as you will ruin her life waiting on something that is never going to happen.. #EXPERENCED
2 RSOs are Banned from filing family petitions
3 if you do expect 5-6 yr until they review it #EXPERENCED
then be denied anyway… just how it is #EXPERENCED
3rd time refiling i-130 is in review now and Ive been married 10 yrs and not blacklisted from ph. not RSO as well off 23 yrs
What if I am dual citizen of Phils and US, will I be able to travel and live in the Philippines?
I dont see a problem other then a green notice going to PH
maybe u leave on your PH passport no issue
If your RSO still have to report your travels as just enter on PH passport
what do you guys think of this? will this add a extra layer of hoops for us, to me it appears any offence against anyone under 18 is banned even off registration. been waiting 12 years probably will still try to get there.
SB 2209 provides a comprehensive list identifying which acts constitute online sexual abuse of children.
The bill would also give additional tools to law enforcement agencies to go after Filipino and foreign sexual abusers of children. Any sex offender convicted overseas would be blacklisted and would be barred from entering the Philippines.
does appear it might not be passed yet “SaferKidsPH calls on both chambers of the Philippine Congress to immediately pass Senate Bill No. 2209 into law before the end of the 18th Congress. We believe that this Bill will institutionalize existing efforts and interventions in supporting the government, introduce stronger, more responsive and protective measures for children, and involve all relevant stakeholders including the public in the fight against OSAEC.”
where did you find this blog?
I found this
Senate Bill No. 2209 or the strengthening protections against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children bill
i looked a few places, found it on janice’s acsol site, and also looked up the bill, and found an article saferkidsPH. ill see if i cant find where i took that bit from
https://www.rappler.com/nation/senate-approves-bill-tougher-crackdown-online-sexual-abuse-children
I did read somewhere that this law will implement a registration list as well.
My wife is a Filipino by birth, and is now a dual citizen, but she is a registered sex offender in the US. Will she be barred from living in the Philippines, if she is still a Filipino citizen with a Filipino passport?
I’m not sure, but I do know that the Philippine Government does apply their Laws Differently to Natural Born Citizens Than Aquired Citizenship or Foreigners depending on which Law. But I think as long as your wife’s Philippine passport is valid she should be ok.
Thank you, Jack for giving me your inpit. I appreciate it.
Hello sir I’m a Filipina I have fiancée which is sex offender but had served already and it’s been for 23 years and not committed any other crime can he to Philippines…and his already 63 years old..
u have my email i lost yours but i need to gather up all filipina with same problem we could change things with my information
I have same problem too
Concerned
I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around your comment of Asawa on the registry, blows my mind I lived there 9 yrs still have home there, and I do Know well there are things there that are the “Norm” but would never fly here… I know well that Philippines needs to clean up there own country on a lot of Issues pertaining to sexually
we are selves would end up on a registry 4 sure ,
1 issue in particular is Pnoy just just urinating on the streets In front of all to see and they have no shame, even a Taxi driver got out and took a whzz on the side of a church… dont set much if an example for the future generations. I have a 6 yr old Fil-Am child soo very loving and happy child but now I have to Shame her away from greeting other children with hugs at her school as I to, worry..
This registry Dont care who or how old they put on this registry, has been proven cases many times over. as for your question
Ph. cant stop your wife she is citizen of PH and natural born there But I can sure bet they will give her a serious Hard time, at the door as a green notice will go out.
Ive been coming and going to Ph, for many yrs Blacklisted 1 time due to a federal Jackass in the embassy where I filed my wife Visa he Lied to Mison told them I was RSO and I wasn’t, after I was done with that mess he was pulled from the Ph Embassy Permanently.
now with that Safekids ph it says barring all convicted sex offenders, yet I my charge didn’t go down as a conviction on my Record Yet our government claims under AWA any with hold ADJ, Alfred plea or not is still considered a conviction but for the fact that AWA dont Apply there (yet) im sure US will try to control that as well, in time.. that Im sure this has already been discussed with BI to screw more American cits. into destroying more families and breaking up solid marriages that are truly genuine
Im am a rso but i finish probation and have to register for 10 years bit i was not convicted and i have a dual citizenship ph and us so will i be able to go back to the Philippines if i was not convicted but have to register?
adjudication withhold or Alfred Plea under AWA is it still considered convictions for INA purposes they will still send a green notice to PH dont know if you a ph. citizen. or your status
I can say recently i was Blacklisted for RSO I’m not it was mistaken identity my name was the same as another person on the registry and homeland security sends a list of registered citizens inbound and who are already there so when they renew there visas you get stopped jailed and deported.
so in my case it was cleared and lifted i enter PH stopped told 300k php if I want to enter I told them to FK off the case went to DOJ Ph they sent it back to BI to be lifted now Bi is pulling BS again so it will be graft charges against BI and I’m your case be prepared as well to be extorted the new regime is worse then the last 2
would anyone be able to refer a lawyers name that can check the blacklist in the philippines? so far no luck, one i talked to wants me to talk to the embassy in chicago, i don’t feel thats the best way dont trust usa at all with this
Chance Oberstein [email protected]
If you haven’t try to come to the Philippines, then you’re not on the blacklist yet only RSO registered who tried to enter the Philippines is the one they are putting on the blacklist but if you haven’t tried yet and you haven’t encountered the Philippines immigration in the airport then 100 percent your not in the blacklist.
that is correct until you book your flight or 21 day notice
What I would like to find out is if I am on the blacklist. I have visited the Philippines 3 times Before They started Blacklisting RSO’S My last visit my wife who is a duel citizen and I stayed 4 months in 2009. Currently I am waiting to petition the court for Relief of registration under California’s New 3 tier system. I am Already eligible but have to wait for my birthday in January 2022 to file according to the law. I figure it will take me at least 2 yrs to complete everything (ie. Granted Relief, Removal from registry and Internet, Record expunged, And Then Apply for new passport with NO IDENTIFIER stamp. So far the department of State has never asked for my old passport back which expired a year ago. Then my last step will be to have my wife check if I am on the Blacklist.
How will your wife check like where will she go to check???
So meaning if someone removed his name in the sex offender registry and wasn’t able to come yet, possible that he could enter Philippines?
Beau
to be honest contacting embassies and telling of your situation
only opens Pandora’s box to be targeted and most likely be blacklisted cause you basically informed them on your intentions,
using an attorney is the last resort to get back in if your are blacklisted
I tell ppl in your position if you have a GF wife or other to give them the cover page of your passport and have them go to a bureau of Immigration office, and go from there on your next moves
Ive had others email me or chat me, I have a good friend in PNP who will go to check your passport for you
but again as for going to embassies or other entities your just opening yourself for scrutiny and blacklisted
not sure why a lot of Ppl here want to use an embassy or DFA to expose themselves all your doing is alerting official’s of your intentions and no need for AWC to alert them cause you already did.
Just sayin to all here use a different route to find out if your BL. we all have big enough bullseye on or backs to add even a bigger one
If you are blacklisted to get back in (a crapshoot)
but it does work depending on your crime.
1 need to be married
2 own joint ownership of property
3 if you have a child as well
4 the big 1, lots of pics to prove a valid relationship
YES #EXPERENCED ON THIS BEEN THERE DONE THAT
have order proving it as well
awesome thanks guys. I havent had a passport while i was registered. just thinking of jakes situation and how he was on the list without trying to go before. Have an ex girlfriend in Kuwait was going to ask her to do it when she goes home thru manila boarder. she don’t know when she is going home though, she could right where she gets her passport scanned, would she be able to get mine checked the same spot?.
have about until sept 6th. no wife and kids yet but if I get in have someone that would. if not choosing another place. main goal is to get out of the usa. Philippines keeps pulling me that way though
no not at entry point she needs to go direct to Manila office or a satellite office
Awesome thank you, I’ll check if she can that. Been waiting for this try for 7 years. Just wrapping stuff up in USA is left:)
Wonder what effect this will have on people who were removed from the registry or who had a crime but never fell in that group
Bureau of Immigration, Republic of the Philippines
PRESS RELEASE
17 December 2020
BI hails EO on Advanced Passenger Info system
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) welcomed the issuance by President Rodrigo Duterte of an executive order mandating the implementation of an advanced passenger information (API) system to strengthen border control and thwart the entry of terrorists and other undesirable aliens in the different international ports of entry nationwide.
In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said the API project will surely boost the country’s ability to police its borders as it will add a layer of protection from foreigners with criminal and derogatory records from boarding vessels right at their ports of origin.
“This EO will surely secure our country from fugitives, terrorists, transnational criminals as well as other undesirable aliens attempting to slip into our country,” Morente said. “We are thankful to President Duterte for his continuous support, as this is a big step in improving the Bureau’s systems,” he added.
Under EO 122, the API is the electronic transmission of information by the captain, master or agent, or owner of a commercial carrier to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) prior to a traveler’s arrival or departure in a Philippine port of entry.
Such information includes flight details, name, date of birth, gender, citizenship and travel document data of the individual passenger or crew/non-crew members.
The API will enable the BI to conduct in advance security vetting of international travelers to effectively facilitate and expedite the arrival and departure process of legitimate travelers during primary inspection,” the EO stated.
Morente said the new scheme will also help decongest the airports and ease the conduct of immigration formalities for travelers because the derogatory checking of inbound passengers will already be done at the ports of origin, thus travelers who have derogatory records will no longer be allowed by the airlines to board their flights.
It would also allow them to closely monitor movement of suspected illegal syndicate members who are subjects of alert lists of international intelligence agencies.
The BI chief bared that in compliance with the EO, the BI will soon constitute a technical working group composed of representatives from various government agencies and private sector that will draft the API’s implementing rules and regulations (IRR).
“We are required to finish the IRR within 60 days so we have to convene this technical working group as soon as possible,” said Atty. Candy Tan, BI Port Operations Division Chief.
The system, she shared, is being used by advanced countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States.
She added that the new scheme would require the Bureau to conduct advance derogatory checking or vetting of thousands of passengers who enter and exit the Philippines daily.
I am a RSO and want to go to the philippines to get married to my fiance. Is there away I can get in to the philippines or a country were we can go to to get married. Thank you Richard
You can go to Hong Kong and marry your fiance there. However, contact the embassy at email: [email protected] and tell them you want to get married in Hong Kong. They will send you back an email within 2 days explaining the requirements. Good luck!!!