MANILA, Jan. 31 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday warned coddlers of foreign spies in the country that cases will be filed against them for violation of existing Philippine laws.

In a statement, BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said they are closely working with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to obtain information about the alleged spies earlier arrested by the NBI and those being monitored by the military.

He said based on initial checks, the foreign nationals have regular immigration status in the Philippines, adding to the suspicion that they have successfully embedded themselves in society.

"Should we confirm that there are individuals - whether Filipinos or foreign nation...