The Bureau of Immigration (BI) at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) arrested a blacklisted Chinese national at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3.

The Chinese traveler who tried to leave the country on Sunday, 26 November, for Guangzhou, China, was identified by BI-NAIA officials as Zhou XingXing, a 31-year-old male.

According to the bureau, Zhou was discovered to be the target of a January 2023 order to leave the BI due to overstaying and employment at an online gambling firm using a PAGCOR license that had expired.

Zhou was taken into the custody of the BI Border Control and Intelligence Unit (BI-BCIU) after his detention and immediately turned over to the BI's legal department for booking proceedings.

Then, he will be transferred to the BI Warden Facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City.

Zhou will remain in the Bureau's custody pending the implementation of his deportation, following the completion of legal proceedings.

BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco reiterated the BI's unwavering commitment to upholding Philippine immigration laws.

The BI chief affirmed that the Bureau remains vigilant and steadfast in ensuring that individuals complying with their laws are welcomed, while those foreign nationals who violate our regulations are held accountable.