Administrative Code of 1987

Section 8

The President shall have the power to deport aliens subject to the requirements of due process.

Section 9

The President, subject to the provisions of law, shall have the power to change the status of non-immigrants by allowing them to acquire permanent residence status without necessity of visa.

Section 10

Power to Countermand Decisions of the Board of Commissioners of the Bureau of Immigration. — The decision of the Board of Commissioners which has jurisdiction over all deportation cases shall become final and executory after thirty (30) days from promulgation, unless within such period the President shall order the contrary.

Section 11

The President shall exercise with respect to aliens in the Philippines such powers as are recognized by the generally accepted principles of international law.