BI optimistic in eased travel restrictions soon
After being separated due to travel bans and border closures during the global pandemic, binational couples cry: ‘Love is not tourism’. Love is Not Tourism is a global social media …
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BI reminds aliens they need visas to enter PH
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminded foreign nationals intending to travel to the Philippines that they must secure the appropriate visa to be able to enter the country. BI Commissioner …
BI rotates 341 NAIA personnel
Starting Sunday, more than 300 officers of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) will be reporting to their new terminal assignments as part of …
BI manpower readied for increase in arrival cap
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) expressed their readiness for the planned increase of the arrivals cap for international passengers to accommodate more returning overseas Filipinos. In a statement, BI Commissioner …
BI pushes for 100% vaccination for frontline personnel
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said that they are pushing for the vaccination of all its frontline personnel. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, the BI’s Medical Section disclosed that …
BI on the lookout for Julian Ongpin
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has included Julian Ongpin in its list of monitored personalities on Tuesday. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, the inclusion was a result of an …
BI agents nab big-time Korean fugitives wanted for illegal gambling
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest of two South Koreans tagged as wanted fugitives for operating a big-time illegal gambling racket on the Internet. In a report to …
‘Red, Yellow, Green’ list updated: BI to implement travel ban on 4 countries
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente announced on Saturday the implementation of the temporary travel ban of passengers coming from 4 countries starting September 19. The countries include Grenada, …
BI nabs South Korean fugitive wanted for telco fraud
Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives arrested a South Korean national wanted by authorities in Seoul for involvement in telecom fraud. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said 47-year-old Kim Tae Ho was …
BI on alert to thwart entry of foreign terrorists into PH; screens with international database
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its personnel in the country’s ports remain on alert to thwart any attempt by international terrorists to enter the country. “Our personnel in all …
Lookout bulletin order issued vs Michael Yang, 8 others — BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has placed former presidential adviser on economic affairs Michael Yang under the lookout bulletin. Michael Yang, also known as Yang Hong Ming, is one of …
BI suspends ‘Order to Leave’ of overstaying foreigners during pandemic
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced on Thursday, the temporary suspension of the Order to Leave (OTL) of foreigners who have overstayed their temporary visitor’s visa in the country due …
BI nabs 3 South Korean fugitives wanted for cyber crimes
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of three South Korean nationals wanted by authorities in their country for operating an illegal gambling site on the Internet. Immigration Commissioner …
BI commemorates 81st anniversary, celebrates resiliency amidst pandemic
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) commemorated its 81st founding anniversary by celebrating its resiliency amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In his anniversary message, Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente highlighted his gratitude …
BI hurdles audit, retains ISO certification for third consecutive year
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that, for the third year in a row, the agency retained its ISO certification due its successful efforts to improve its services to the …
BI to implement IATF ruling on travel restriction classifications
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that it will be implementing the latest resolution from the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) on travel restriction …
BI warns of scammers offering fake entry permits on social media
Officials of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) cautioned the public against scammers offering fake entry permits to foreigners on Facebook. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said that the alert followed after …
Travel ban on 10 countries to continue until September 5
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced the extension of the temporary travel ban for passengers coming from 10 countries until September 5. In an advisory, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente …
South Korean wanted for voice phishing falls – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives arrested on Wednesday a Korean national wanted in his country for phishing. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente lauded members of the BI’s Fugitive. BMSearch Unit (FSU) …
BI thanks house for approving modernization act
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente thanked the House of Representatives for approving on final reading House Bill No. 8850 or the “Bureau of Immigration Modernization Act.” In a …
BI hosts ASEAN immigration meeting
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has successfully hosted this year’s ASEAN Directors-General of Immigration Departments and Heads of Consular Affairs Divisions of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs (DGICM), which was …
Boracay ops yield arrest of 2 Korean Fugitives – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of 2 Korean fugitives arrested in the island of Boracay last August 13. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, officers from the …
Aliens hired to work in PH but still abroad may now be given work visas – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that foreigners currently abroad who are hired to work in the Philippines by employers based here will soon be allowed to pre-apply their work …
BI nabbed 28 alien fugitives during first half of 2021
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its operatives arrested a total of 28 foreign fugitives from justice during the first semester of the year. In a report to Immigration Commissioner …
BI agents nab 3 wanted Koreans
Operatives of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested three South Koreans, who are in the Bureau’s list of wanted fugitives and illegally staying aliens in the country. In a report …
Alien immigrants with expired ACR I-Cards can still enter PH – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said foreigners, who are holders of immigrant or permanent resident visas but whose alien certificate of registration identity cards (ACR I-Card) have expired, can still …