69-Year-Old American Arrested and Facing Deportation in Balibago, Angeles — Subjected Local to Racist Verbal Abuse at Mall

📌 On September 24 at a mall in Balibago, Angeles, a 69-year-old American who called a local woman an "animal" and hurled verbal abuse at her was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration.
Even without a criminal offense, his verbal abuse alone has made him an "undesirable alien," and deportation proceedings are underway.

■ Subject
Patrick Ndukwuegbulam Obison, an American (69). He was arrested in Balibago pursuant to a Mission Order issued on September 24, which was announced by the Bureau of Immigration on September 30.

■ Reason for Arrest
· Picked a fight with and harassed a Filipino citizen at a mall in downtown Angeles
· Racist and insulting behavior, such as publicly calling a local woman "animal"
· The Bureau of Immigration initiated deportation proceedings, citing him as an 'undesirable alien'
· Additional charges for causing a disturbance in a commercial establishment and disrupting public peace
· Also charged with violating the Philippine Alien Registration Act (RA 562) for failing to notify the Bureau of Immigration of his address change after moving

■ Current Status
He is being held at the Bureau of Immigration detention facility in Bicutan, Taguig City, awaiting a deportation order.

■ Statement by the BI Commissioner
Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado: "The Philippines welcomes foreigners who respect our people and laws. However, our hospitality must not be mistaken as a license to insult, harass, or belittle Filipinos."

■ Notice for Expats and Travelers
· In the Philippines, even without a criminal offense, simply insulting locals or causing a disturbance can lead to deportation and an entry ban.
· If a dispute arises at a mall or restaurant, do not raise your voice; instead, walk away or ask store security for assistance.
· If you move, do not forget to report your address change to the Bureau of Immigration — this was also applied as an additional violation in this case.

■ Sources
Daily Tribune (9/30), The Manila Times (10/1) — Reports from both outlets match

■ Photos
① Arrest scene (Daily Tribune) ② Bureau of Immigration main office in Manila (The Manila Times)