Online gambling-linked Chinese nationals nabbed in Parañaque
Two Chinese nationals wanted in their home country were arrested in Parañaque for allegedly operating fraudulent online gambling platforms that victimized…
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Bureau of Immigration (BI)
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BI rescues trafficked Filipina who gave birth while detained abroad
A Filipina trafficking victim who gave birth while detained in Malaysia has returned home with her month-old baby, as the Bureau of Immigration warns the…
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BI: No record of Estrada’s departure
The Bureau of Immigration said there is no record of any departure involving former congressional aide John Paul Estrada, despite allegations that he and his…
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Four convicted sex offenders barred entry — BI
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BI places 26 more under lookout in flood control probe
The Bureau of Immigration confirmed receiving a new ILBO signed by the DOJ, adding 26 individuals to those monitored in the flood control probe, following a…
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Gov't agencies dragged in text scams
The Bureau of Immigration warns the public about a text scam falsely using its name and Commissioner Joel Viado’s identity to solicit donations, despite the…
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BI arrests Chinese woman posing as Filipino at NAIA
A Chinese woman accused of faking a Filipino identity has been arrested at NAIA, with immigration authorities linking her case to former Bamban Mayor Alice…
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PAGCOR, BI team up to repatriate illegal POGO workers
PAGCOR has released P50 million to the Bureau of Immigration to fund the deportation of illegal POGO workers, supporting repatriation and national security…
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BI backs probe into anonymous corruption claims
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday expressed support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call to investigate allegations of corruption and misconduct…
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BI chief reveals bid to secure Tony Yang’s release
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Viado said on Tuesday that there had been an attempt to get Tony Yang, brother of former presidential economic…
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Korean fugitive wanted for fraud, estafa nabbed
A Korean fugitive wanted for fraud and multiple crimes was arrested in Manila by the NBI and Bureau of Immigration. The suspect faces deportation after being…
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39 Chinese nationals arrested for working illegally
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday confirmed the arrest of 39 Chinese nationals who were found working in a major telecommunications company without…
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BI: APIS flags fugitives
The Bureau of Immigration expands its Advance Passenger Information System to screen inbound passengers before arrival, intercepting fugitives and boosting…
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Gov't speeds up e-gate rollout at airports
The Philippine government is fast-tracking the installation of electronic gates (e-gates) at airports to enhance immigration efficiency and passenger…
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Mother nabbed at NAIA for allegedly selling daughter as mail-order bride
Two days after Mother's Day, a lady was apprehended at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on allegations of selling her own daughter to a…
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BI modernizes to combat trafficking
The Bureau of Immigration is modernizing screening and legal processes to prevent trafficking at airports and backdoor routes amid increased summer travel,…
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BI warns public vs love extortion scam
Viado urged the public to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious activity and the agency is currently collaborating with law enforcement to…
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