The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) warns individuals who buy and sell fake identification cards and licenses issued by the Authority that these counterfeit documents are illegal and their creation and use are punishable by law.
Following an initial investigation, a joint National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and CAAP entrapment operation on 8 July 2025 led to the apprehension of a fake license supplier in Recto Avenue, Manila. After further inquisition, the offender was brought to the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) headquarters in Muntinlupa City.
During the NBI-CAAP joint press conference held earlier today, 11 July 2025, CAAP Intelligence and Investigation Division Chief III BGEN. Dionisio L. Robles, AFP (Ret) thanked the NBI for their swift assistance. “Nagpapasalamat po kami sa leadership ng NBI, of course with the assistance of Atty. Czar Eric Nuqui, for the fast execution po ng aming inilapit sa kanila na problema. Maraming, maraming salamat po,” Robles said.
Under the Revised Penal Code (RPC), falsification of documents is a criminal act that can lead to fines and imprisonment of up to six years.
The joint operation is in line with the Marcos administration’s fight against illegal activities, as the country and authorities work toward a more peaceful and orderly Philippines.
