MANILA, Philippines — Computers at immigration counters have been upgraded with a new biometrics-based system to improve the Bureau of Immigration's ability to keep fugitives and terrorists out. In a statement on Monday, Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said that international airports nationwide have been using the new Border Control Information System for two weeks now. The BCIS-equipped computers used in immigration counters come with cameras and finger scan devices. The new software was first tested in the airports of Mactan-Cebu, Clark, Kalibo, Davao and Laoag before being installed in all premier international ports across the country. BI Ports Division Chief Marc Red Mariñas said that the BCIS is interconnected with the database of the Interpol and the Australian immigration department.

Source: Philippine Star December 18, 2017 05:37 UTC