BI officer returns missing envelope containing P56K
AN immigration officer assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 returned a lost envelope containing more than P56,000.
Immigration Officer III Vincent S. Estacio was commended during the flag-raising ceremony of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) last September 4 at their office in Pasay City.
Estacio received the citation for turning over a brown envelope containing a total P56,871.00 last August 14.
Estacio was assigned as a duty supervisor at the NAIA 3 when he chanced upon the envelope while doing his usual rounds at the immigration departure area at around 7 a.m.
He said the envelope was on the floor between two counters, and was apparently left by a departing passenger.
“Naawa ako sa may-ari kasi naisip ko na baka panggastos niya ito sa pag biyahe niya abroad,” said Estacio.
He shared that they waited for someone to claim the envelope, but when none came, they turned it over to the MIAA lost and found.
BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco further commended Estacio for his honesty.
“The office lauds Immigration Officer III Vincent Estacio for setting a good example to other public servants,” said Tansingco. “His actions show that there are still a lot of good people in government,” he added.
