Scammers recorded using BI chief’s name
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco issued a warning against scammers using his name. The advisory comes after the BI Chief on Thursday, received a report that scam syndicates …
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BI on heightened alert for Undas 2023
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) assured it has enough manpower at the airports to service passengers who will travel in and out of the country during the Undas break. BI …
Belgian fugitive apprehended by BI model by day, gangster by night
Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents apprehended a Belgian model wanted for heinous crimes. Kristof Debie, 38, was taken into custody on October 17 at a hotel in Parañaque City. He …
American sex offender barred at NAIA – BI
Attempts by alien sex offenders to enter the country continue as the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported that its officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) intercepted and turned …
BI employee returns bag of cash and jewelries
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco commended an employee for returning a bag of cash and pieces of jewelry at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport. In a statement, Tansingco said …
BI thanks DOJ for support in resolving ‘demanda me scheme’
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) thanked the Department of Justice (DOJ) for their support in resolving the ‘Demanda Me’ scheme. During the Public Hearing of the Committee on Finance presided …
New batch of illegal gaming workers deported
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday deported the latest batch of online gaming workers, who were arrested in an alleged scam hub in Pasay City in August. BI Commissioner …
BI works with DOJ in probing reports of ‘escorting’
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that they are working with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate reports of ‘escorting’ at the airports. In a statement, Tansingco …
BI hopes budget approval for tech upgrades
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco says that he is hopeful for the passing of the 2024 budget request for the agency. During the Public Hearing of the Committee …
Illegally-acquired passports ‘a cause for major concern’ – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco reiterated that the proliferation of illegally-acquired Philippine passports is a national security issue. During the Public Hearing of the Committee on Finance presided …
3 trafficking victims with hidden visas intercepted at airport – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Saturday morning, intercepted three human trafficking victims at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. The three female victims, ages 46, 31 and …
Pakistanis with alleged links to local terrorist group arrested in Mindanao
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested three Pakistani nationals with alleged links to a local terrorist group. Arrested in Purok Durian in Barangay Pinig Libano, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur last …
Korean wanted for telecom fraud falls in Pampanga – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives arrested on Wednesday a South Korean national long wanted by the Bureau for being a fugitive in his country, where he was charged with engaging …
Alleged deaf-mute man with fake PH passport intercepted – BI
A man claiming to be deaf-mute was intercepted by immigration officers today at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. The man, identified as Sengaloun Phimpa, was stopped after …
BI arrests America illegally working as bus dispatcher in GenSan
An American man illegally working as a bus dispatcher was arrested by agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) last September 29. BI Intelligence Deputy Chief for Mindanao Melody Penelope …
Chinese man convicted of sex crime barred at NAIA – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) barred from entering the country, Thursday night, a Chinese national previously convicted of sex crimes in the United …
Mother-daughter drug smugglers arrested – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco lauded its Anti-Terrorist Group (ATG) for its role in the successful interdiction of two drug smugglers last September 27. In a report to …
BI to explore the use of AI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that the agency is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for its operations. Speaking in a forum last September 27, Tansingco …
NEDA to life rice price cap ‘very soon’
NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan announced that the decision to remove the price ceiling on commonly purchased rice varieties will be made shortly. He mentioned that the government is closely monitoring …
Cameroonian arrested in Batangas – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco announced the arrest of a Cameroonian man for violation of immigration laws. Arrested last September 13 in Banaba West, Batangas, was 33-year-old Georges …
BI intelligence team arrests illegal aliens in Luzon, Visayas
Bureau of Immigration (BI) intelligence operatives arrested six illegal aliens in separate operations in Luzon and Visayas. Arrested last September 12 were three Chinese nationals along Peneyra Rd., Brgy. San …
Fugitives nabbed in back-to-back BI ops
Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents arrested two Nigerians and one Taiwanese national in back-to-back operations this week. Arrested in a popular mall in Imus, Cavite last September 13 were John …
BI arrests Chinese woman with fake docs
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 arrested a foreigner who presented fake documents last Sptember 5. In a report to BI Commissioner …
BI arrests overstaying Frenchman
The Bureau of Immigration’s Intelligence Division (BI-ID) has successfully apprehended a French national for overstaying in the Philippines. The subject, identified as Yassine Nouraddine Debah, 51, was arrested in an …
BI to implement lessened requirements set by CFO
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) shared that it is ready to implement the streamlined requirements set by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) for departing Filipino tourists. In a statement, …
American sex offender barred from entering PH – BI
Immigration Officers assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 barred from entering the country an American national tagged as a registered sex offender (RSO). RSOs include people …