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
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 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
Immigration Intercepted 6 Human Trafficking Victims in NAIA Going to UAE The Bureau of Immigration (BI) personnel have intercepted six (6) human trafficking victims in NAIA supposedly boarding going to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Six potential victims were apprehended with fraudulent visas at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport while on their way to the … Read more
BI Personnel Linked to “Pastillas” Scam Finished Serving Suspension and Back to Work PASTILLAS SCAM PERSONNEL – The employee of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) linked to the scheme allegedly back to work after serving the suspension. The 43 BI employees accused of participating in the “pastillas” bribery plot have returned to work, according to … Read more
3 Korean Nationals Arrested Over Involvement in Online Gambling and Human Trafficking The Bureau of Immigration (BI) personnel arrested three (3) Korean nationals over involvement in online gambling and human trafficking. According to the report, three Korean nationals operating online gaming sites in Pampanga were apprehended by immigration officials. The suspects were apprehended in Timog … Read more
BI Deports 9 Fugitive Japanese Nationals Wanted of large-scale Telecom Fraud The Bureau of Immigration (BI) deported another nine (9) fugitive Japanese nationals wanted of large-scale telecommunication fraud. In a report of Manila Bulletin, the nine Japanese fugitives who were allegedly wanted in Tokyo for telecommunications fraud were deported back to their country by the … Read more
BI Rescues Trafficking Victim Allegedly Using Fake Birth Certificate to Work Abroad The Bureau of Immigration (BI) personnel in Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) intercepted a human trafficking victim who uses fake birth certificate. The scheme was discovered after a female overseas Filipino worker (OFW) was intercepted at the NAIA Terminal 3 last Sunday for … Read more
2 Pinay Victims of Illegal Recruiter Nabbed Over Fake Documents in Clark Airport The Bureau of Immigration (BI) at Clark International Airport intercepted two Pinay who were victims of an illegal recruiter. The BI personnel intercepted the two Filipinas who were on their way to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). BI Travel Control Enforcement Unit … Read more
DOJ Approves IRR that Allows BI to Receive Advanced Information of Passengers The Department of Justice (DOJ) approved implementing rules and regulations (IRR) allowing the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to received advanced information from flight passengers. According to the Bureau of Immigration (BI), the advanced passenger information system (APIS) will be able to strengthen the … Read more