2 Chinese men arrested at NAIA
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its agents have arrested two Chinese nationals, who have been in the Bureau’s wanted list for blatantly violating the country’s penal and immigration laws. …
Proliferation of fake documents show no sign of stopping – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday, expressed its concern about the alarming increase in cases involving the use of counterfeit documents by individuals attempting to travel abroad. In the …
Recruiter nabbed at Clark airport – BI
Acting on a tip, officers of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted two female victims and their alleged recruiter at the Clark International Airport (CIA) afternoon of May 22. In …
Super Typhoon Mawar enters PAR, now called ‘Betty’
Super Typhoon Mawar has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and was name Betty, Pagasa reported on Saturday. The center of the eye of Super Typhoon BETTY was estimated …
SWS: 69% of Filipino adults say jobs are hard to find these days
Most Filipinos believe that it is tough to find jobs now but 50% are positive that opportunities will increase for them in the next 12 months, according to the latest …
Use P18-B calamity fund aid to farmers before ‘Mawar’ hits — KMP
Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas is now challenging the government to immediately raise funds to provide calamity fund assistance and food packs to families affected by Super Typhoon Mawar (international name). …
Filipinos affected by Kuwait employment ban troubled
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is assisting the affected overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who could not travel to Kuwait after the entry and work visas of Filipino workers in …
Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Mawar
On Thursday, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. reassured the populace that the government is prepared for Super Typhoon Mawar’s potential effects if it approaches the Philippine Area of Responsibility. According …
BI officers rescue underaged worker with altered docs
An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) was intercepted by Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers on Tuesday morning for misrepresentation. BI officers stationed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 intercepted …
Active manhunt underway against Korean fugitive
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has launched an intensive manhunt for a missing South Korean fugitive since early morning Sunday. The Korean who was identified as Kang Juchun, 38, managed …
4 Japanese fugitives successfully deported
Four Japanese nationals wanted in their home country have successfully been deported by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday. The four Japanese identified as Fujita Kairi, 24; Kumai Hitomi, …
Congress approves proposed immigration law on 2nd reading
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco thanked the members of the House of Representatives for approving on the second reading the proposed Immigration Modernization Law. Sponsored by Committee on …
ABS-CBN will stop operations of TeleRadyo on June 30
ABS-CBN announced this Tuesday that they are about to stop operating TeleRadyo due to “financial losses” — this is three years after losing free TV and free radio due to …
Chinese woman wanted for pyramid scam arrested in Laguna – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its operatives have arrested a Chinese woman wanted by authorities in her country for involvement in a large-scale pyramid investment scam. In a statement, …
Solons want to restore burned Manila Central Post Office
Being a “national treasure,” some lawmakers want to rebuild the burned Manila Central Post Office (MCPO). The local government of Manila denied that another project will build the burned building. …
OFW allegedly lost over P5.5 million in cryptocurrency scam
An overseas Filipino worker in Hong Kong allegedly lost over P5.5 million that she invested in cryptocurrency through social media. In the GMA News Feed video, the Pinoy OFW, who …
Fake government employee intercepted at NAIA
A 43-year-old female was intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Thursday during an attempted trafficking incident. The victim, whose name was withheld following anti-trafficking laws, …
BI eyes agreement with travel agencies against trafficking
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) eyes forging a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with travel agencies to strengthen the fight against trafficking. The collaborative effort, according to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, …
BI thwarts trafficking scheme, 4 victims intercepted at NAIA
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) successfully intercepted four trafficking victims at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Tuesday. The individuals, consisting of three females and one male, with …
BI successfully deports Indian fugitives
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday successfully deported two Indian fugitives wanted in their country for criminal activities. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared that the two fugitives identified as …
BI: Cambodia-bound trafficking ring resorting to faking marriages
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have rescued a Filipina, suspected of being a trafficking victim, who attempted to leave by …
Arnie Teves charged with multiple murder
Yesterday, suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnie Teves, Jr. was charged with murder in the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with the alleged mastermind of the murder of Governor Roel …
Padilla wants death penalty against gov’t officials involved in smuggling
Sen. Robinhood Padilla is now pushing for the death penalty against Customs, police, military, etc. personnel. who will be involved in smuggling, especially in the agricultural sector — since it …
Airline ticket prices expected to drop in June
Airline ticket prices are expected to decrease next month after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) abolished the fuel surcharge on Wednesday. The fuel surcharge can be seen in the fare …
9 more Filipinos rescued from online, sex trafficking rings in Thailand, Malaysia – BI
9 human trafficking victims have been rescued and repatriated to the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said. It said that those repatriated arrived in two batches from Malaysia and …
Filipinos have ‘below average’ IQ – report
A report revealed that the intelligence quotient (IQ) score of Filipinos is below average. In the list of nearly 200 countries, the Philippines ranks 111th with an average IQ score …