BI is Alarm by the Increasing Number of Foreigners Posing as Filipinos The Bureau of Immigration is alarmed by the increasing number of foreigners posing as Filipinos to enter the Philippines. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco voiced alarm about the rise of foreigners impersonating Filipinos. A Hong Kong-Canadian national was apprehended this month at the Ninoy … Read more
Japanese Fugitive Arrested in Iloilo for Robbery, Extortion Charges Police authorities arrested a Japanese fugitive who was charged with robbery, extortion, and other charges in Iloilo. A Japanese national was arrested in Iloilo by Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents in connection with a pending case in Japan. According to the article, the Japanese suspect is … Read more
Attempted Human Trafficking at NAIA Intercepted by Personnel of BI Personnel of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted an alleged human trafficking attempt at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). According to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, they stopped a human trafficking syndicate’s attempt to smuggle a family of four Arab nationals into the United Kingdom. Tansingco … Read more
BI Warned Public Against Scammers Pretending to be Their Agents The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has warned the public against scammers pretending to be their agents to victimized individuals. The BI issued a warning to the general public about con artists who pose as agency employees in order to extort money from visitors visiting the … Read more
Indian National Selling Goods Without Working Visa, Permit Arrested Police authorities arrested an Indian national for allegedly selling goods without a working visa and proper permit in Cagayan. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested an Indian national who was selling various products without a proper working visa or permit, according to the report of Remate. … Read more
Overstaying Canadian National Nabbed for Running Amok in Pampanga Police authorities arrested a Canadian national for running amok and destroying properties in Pampanga. The foreign national was detained by agents from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for damaging properties in a subdivision in Angeles City, Pampanga. Due to an alleged overstay in the Philippines, the … Read more
Illegal Drugs in Kimchi Container Intercepted inside BI Detention Center Personnel of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted illegal drugs hidden in a Kimchi container inside the detention center. Two foreign nationals failed in their attempt to sneak illegal substances into the BI prison facility in Bicutan, Taguig. The illegal narcotic is allegedly hidden by … Read more
Immigration Deported Over 3,000 Undesirable Foreign Nationals in the Philippines The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has deported over 3,000 undesirable foreign nationals allegedly illegally residing in the Philippines. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, more than 3,000 undesirable In the first 11 months of this year, the Immigration Department deported foreigners back to their home … Read more
BI Arrest a Japanese Fugitive Over Fake Marriage with Filipina Accomplice The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested a Japanese fugitive for allegedly arranging a fake marriage for a compatriot and a Filipina. According to the report, the Japanese national was wanted by his government for allegedly arranging a fake marriage between a Japanese citizen … Read more
BI Warns Public Scammers Offering Entry Permits in Exchange of Money The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has warned the public against some scammers who were offering entry permits for fees amid travel restrictions. Foreigners and others are being warned by BI Commissioner Jaime Morente about scammers who are purportedly selling entry permits via Facebook in … Read more