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    REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

    DEPARMENT OF JUSTICE
    BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION
    MAGALLANES DRIVE, INTRAMUROS
    1002 MANILA

    IMMIGRATION ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR


    NO. 2024-001

    AMENDING ITEM (G)


    OF IMMIGRATION ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. SBM-2014-001 ON THE
    PRESCRIBED PERIODS FOR LIFTING OF ENTRIES
    FROM THE BLACKLIST

    WHEREAS, Immigration Administrative Circular (IAC) No. SBM-2014-001 was


    issued on 04 February 2014 prescribing the periods for lifting of entries from the Bureau
    of Immigration (BI)'s blacklist database.

    WHEREAS, under Item (G) of IAC No. SBM-2014-001, an RSO is not qualified
    for lifting of entry from the blacklist unless otherwise ordered by the Secretary of Justice;

    WHEREAS, on 04 June 2015, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued


    Memorandum (LML-M-4F15-693) setting forth the policy that a foreign nationals who
    are registered sex offenders (RSOs) clearly pose a threat to public safety:

    WHEREAS, for the Secretary of Justice (SOJ) to properly exercise his power
    under IAC No 2014-001 in relation to Section 31, Chapter 10. Title II, Book V of
    Executive Order No. 292, otherwise known as the Administrative Code of 1987, there is
    a need to review and revisit the said Circular and policy.

    NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to Section 3, Commonwealth Act No. 613


    (Philippine Immigration Act of 1940), as amended, Item (G) of Immigration
    Administrative Circular No. SBM-2014-001 is hereby amended to read as follows

    "G. Not qualified for lifting

    Foreign nationals who were excluded / deported under the following grounds
    shall not be qualified for lifting of entries from the Blacklist unless otherwise
    ordered by the Secretary of Justice (SOJ):

    1. Involvement in subversive activities;


    2. Conviction for a crime involving prohibited drugs; and
    3. Registered sex offenders.

    In cases of registered sex offenders (RSOs) requesting for lifting in the blacklist,
    the BI shall determine if there exists an exceptional humanitarian ground that will
    merit the consideration of the SOJ taking into account: (a) gravity of the offense
    committed; (b) lapse of considerable period of time of commission; (c)
    importance of travel into the country; (d) threat public safety; and (e) other
    circumstances of the case.

    In cases of registered sex offenders (RSOs) who were subsequently delisted


    abroad, the BI shall determine whether the delisted RSO no longer poses a
    threat to public safety.

    In either case, the BI shall submit its determination and proper recommendation
    to the SOJ for his consideration.
    All circulars, orders, memoranda and other issuances inconsistent herewith are
    hereby deemed repealed and/or modified accordingly.

    This Administrative Circular shall take effect fifteen (15) days from publication
    hereof in a newspaper of general circulation.

    Furnished a copy of this Circular to the Office of the National Administrative


    Register (ONAR), U.P. Law Center, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

    APR 11 2024

    Signed
    NORMAN TANSINGCO
    Commissioner

    Approved:

    Signed
    JESUS CRISPIN C. REMULLA
    Secretary
    Department of Justice

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