Manila, July 25 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Saturday stood by its earlier statement regarding the supposed trip of Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez that did not push through.

In a news release, BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado rejected allegations that the BI disseminated false or misleading information.

"We remain committed to providing honest, accurate, and responsible public information while respecting due process and the constitutional rights of all persons," he said.

On July 21, BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval said the agency received information that the former House of Representatives Speaker had travel plans "that did not push through."

"The concerned party's camp is aware of the existing derogato...