Ombudsman Urges Transfer of Passport Issuance Authority from DFA
Philippine Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has proposed transferring passport issuance authority from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to the Bureau of Immigration, citing concerns over fake passports and appointment difficulties for genuine citizens, and emphasizing its role in border security.
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