Gov’t acquiring new airport e-gates in P1.5-B deal

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday signed a P1.5-billion contract with technology firm iWave Inc. for the procurement of additional electronic gates (e-gates) at international airports in the Philippines—an innovation seen to improve traveler experience and curb corruption at the country’s gateways. Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado led the contract signing