Chinese Man Involved in Prostitution Den in Pampanga Jailed – BI

BI Arrested Chinese Man Involved in Prostitution Den Operation in Pampanga The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested a Chinese national man after being involved in the operation of a prostitution den in Pampanga. A Chinese individual who had previously been arrested for alleged human trafficking operations was apprehended by BI officials. Dennis Alcedo, chief of … Read more

Illegal Recruiter Nabbed at Clark Airport, 2 Victims Rescued -BI

BI Intercepted an Illegal Recruiter and Rescued 2 Trafficking Victims at Clark Airport The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested an illegal recruiter and rescued two (2) alleged victims of human trafficking at Clark International Airport. Officers from the BI intercepted two female victims and their alleged recruiter at the international airport after receiving a tip. … Read more

BI Personnel Rescues 4 Victims of Human Trafficking at NAIA

4 Victims of Human Trafficking at NAIA Intercepted by BI Personnel The personnel of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted and rescued four (4) alleged victims of human trafficking at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). During a follow-up operation at the NAIA, the BI recovered four suspected human trafficking victims. According to BI, the victims … Read more

4 Victims of Fake CFO Certificates Intercepted at Airports – BI

BI Intercepted 4 Victims of Fake CFO Certificates at 2 International Airports The Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted four (4) victims of fake Commission on Filipinos Overseas-Guidance and Counseling Program (CFO-GCP) certificates at the airports. At a press conference on Tuesday, May 9, BI Spokesperson Dana Sandoval stated that such credentials are required by the … Read more

11 “Scam Call Center” Employees Charged in Pampanga

Authorities Charged 11 “Scam Call Center” Employees in Pampanga Police authorities files a complaint against eleven (11) “scam call center” employees who were recently raided in Pampanga. Eleven employees of the seized enterprise in Mabalacat, Pampanga, as well as over 1,000 victims of human trafficking, were rescued. The Department of Justice (DOJ) held an inquest … Read more

Immigration Officer Sacked After Involved in Human Trafficking – BI

Immigration Officer who Helps Human Trafficking Sacked from Service The Bureau of Immigration (BI) sacked an officer after allegedly helping in the departure of human trafficking victims. According to Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco, a male immigration officer facilitated the departure of a couple who were reported to be victims of trafficking in Myanmar. The officer … Read more

Immigration Officer Sacked for Allowing Trafficking Clearances

Immigration Officer who Allowed Clearances of Human Trafficking Victims Sacked The Bureau of Immigration (BI) sacked an officer for allegedly allowing the clearances of human trafficking victims. The BI discharged one of the immigration officials suspected of cooperating with human trafficking syndicates on Thursday. According to BI commissioner Norman Tansingco, the anonymous officer stated that … Read more

5 Human Trafficking Victims Going to Singapore Intercepted by BI

BI Intercepted 5 Filipino Human Trafficking Victims Allegedly Going to Singapore The Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted five (5) Filipinos who are allegedly victims of human trafficking going to Singapore. According to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, BI officers at Davao International Airport prevented five Filipinos from boarding their flight to Singapore on suspicion that they … Read more

Call Center Agents Suffer Physical Abuse from Human Traffickers – BI

BI Reveals Call Center Agents Victimized by Human Trafficking Suffers Physical Abuse The Bureau of Immigration (BI) revealed that call center agents victimized by human trafficking suffered physical abuse. According to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, the most recent group of repatriates are all victims of human trafficking who were famished and tortured by their employers … Read more