Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit February 11, 2003, No. 01-71586; INS No. A72-676-330 (Escardo-Nacianceno v. Immigration & Naturalization Service)

MEMORANDUM *

Petitioner Martin Escardo-Nacianceno (“Escardo”), a Philippines citizen, seeks review of the denial of his applications for asylum and withholding of deportation. He contends that the Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”) erred by finding that internal relocation within the Philippines was a reasonable way to avoid future persecution. We have jurisdiction under 8 U.S.C.