Manila, Jan. 22 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is investigating reports that self-confessed hitman Edgar Matobato has left the Philippines using a passport with a new identity.
In a statement Wednesday, the DFA said it found no passport and biometrics records under the name "Edgar Matobato".
Any application under a new or assumed identity will be flagged by the DFA system, and a Philippine passport will not be issued, if there is already an existing record and biometrics in the database.
On the possibility that it may be a case of fraudulent application, the DFA warned that such act is a "serious offense punishable under the Passport Law".
"The DFA will continue to investigate the matter, and if warranted, refer the matter...
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