Authorities in the Philippines detained 24 Chinese nationals in Panabo City, Davao del Norte, during a joint operation conducted by the Bureau of Immigration and the Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division. The operation, carried out on Monday, was prompted by intelligence reports regarding foreign nationals engaged in unauthorized employment. Initial investigations revealed that the individuals may have violated the Philippine Immigration Act by working without proper permits, overstaying their visas, or misrepresenting their employment status. Some were found to be working for companies other than those that sponsored their visas, while others were reportedly working on tourist visas. The detained individuals are currently being processed and documented as further investigations continue to identify any additional violations or involved parties. This operation underscores the collaboration between government agencies to enforce immigration laws and combat unlawful activities involving foreign nationals in the region.