Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles is monitoring the large-scale immigration operations conducted by US federal authorities in several areas in California county.

PH Consul General Adelio Angelito Cruz said they are still verifying reports that a Filipino national was among the dozens arrested during the coordinated raids led by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

US federal immigration authority initial reports state that a 55-year-old Filipino national from Ontario, California, was taken into custody.

The Filipino national allegedly has a pending notice to appear before an immigration court, the individual had supposedly previously been sentenced to four years in prison for burglary and is currently serving a 37-year prison sentence for sexual penetration with a foreign object by force and assault with intent to commit rape, stemming from an incident that occurred in the city of Pomona.

ICE began its operation last Friday, triggered protests throughout the Los Angeles area. Advocacy groups and immigration rights supporters have taken to the streets, denouncing what they claim are excessive and discriminatory enforcement practices.

Immigration agents was assisted by over 2,000 National Guard troops deployed to various parts of California, particularly in Los Angeles, as the raids continue.

The Philippine Consulate said that it remains vigilant in monitoring developments and will provide consular assistance as needed, especially if more Filipino nationals are affected by the ongoing operations.