Attempt to take over Subic resorts probed

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April 16, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is investigating reports that a US national, escorted by members of the Philippine National Police (PNP), tried to take control of two resorts at the Subic Bay Freeport.

BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado yesterday said the bureau would look into the immigration status and verify the identity of American national Timothy Desmond.

The report mentioned two Americans, but only Desmond was identified.

“We will not allow foreign nationals to exploit their presence in the country, to interfere in domestic affairs or disrupt public order,” Viado said.

“Any foreign national found to have abused the privilege of their stay in the country will be dealt with accordingly, including deportation and blacklisting,” he added.

The BI ordered a review of the visa status and travel history of the foreigners involved, and the evaluation of possible grounds for their inclusion in the immigration watchlist or blacklist.

Deportation proceedings will commence once the foreigners are found to have violated immigration laws.