RP officials look for Estrada women

RP officials look for Estrada women

MANILA (AFP): Immigration officials have been told to keep a close watch on Philippine international airports for fleeing cronies and mistresses of deposed leader Joseph Estrada, a report said on Sunday.

The order was issued by newly appointed immigration commissioner Andrea Domingo amid reports that Estrada's friends and mistresses were planning to flee abroad to escape prosecution on corruption charges.

The Philippine Star quoted Domingo as saying the order was for officials to "delay the departure of these persons should they try to board commercial or private planes."

Officials should then inform the justice department, which has authority to slap a hold departure orders, Domingo said.