2 foreigners with fake PH documents nabbed at NAIA
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers arrested on Sunday afternoon, a Chinese national found to be in possession of a fake Philippine visa in his passport. BI Border Control Investigation Unit …
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BI chief relieves 36 staff after holding facility inspection
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco makes sure that the new team at its holding facility in Taguig is now imposing heightened security alert at the country’s only major …
Head, staff at BI detention facility removed from post
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) dismissed the head and staff at their detention facility after it was discovered that a Japanese detainee suspected of masterminding illegal activities in Japan had …
Gadgets, sharp objects seized from BI detention facility
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday, initiated a raid in its warden facility located inside Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared that 49 operatives from its …
BI concerned over cases of foreigners misrepresenting as Filipinos
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco expressed concern over recent interceptions of foreign nationals misrepresenting as Filipino citizen. It can be recalled that earlier this month, the BI reported …
6 suspected victims of crypto trafficking ring rescued at CIA –BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Clark International Airport (CIA) intercepted six suspected victims of a cryptocurrency trafficking ring last January 15. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the six …
BI nabs 3 Chinese nationals wanted for economic crimes
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its operatives from its Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) have arrested last January 8, a Chinese man and two Chinese women wanted by authorities in …
BI intercepts fake Filipino at NAIA
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers intercepted a Canadian man suspected to be a fake Filipino. According to a report from Travel Control and Enforcement Unit (TCEU) Acting Chief Ann Camille …
BI nabs Japanese woman wanted for theft in Tokyo
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of a Japanese national wanted by authorities in Tokyo, for involvement in theft and financial fraud. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the …
Belarus rape suspect barred at NAIA – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) recently intercepted a Belarus national wanted by authorities in Cavite for sexually assaulting a Filipina. In a statement, …
BI main office closed for translacion
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) Main Office announced that it will be closing on January 9 due to the Traslacion. The Feast of the Black Nazarene is an annual religious …
BI intercepts German convict, Chinese illegal recruiter
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its officers at the international airports in Manila and Cebu intercepted a German convict and Chinese illegal recruiter who were barred from entering the …
Foreigners given grace period amid flight cancellations – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco issued an advisory giving a grace period to foreign nationals affected by the flight cancellations on new year’s day. All foreign nationals whose …
BI ends 2022 with double arrest
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted two foreign fugitives attempting at the country’s airports before the end of the year. A South Korean, identified as Yoon Suk Bae, 43, was …
BI ready to implement possible restrictions for travelers from China
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said that its officers at the different airports and seaports, are ready to implement possible travel restrictions for passengers flying in from China. The statement …
South Korean arrested over alleged phishing – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of a South Korean fugitive wanted by authorities in Seoul, South Korea for engaging in telecommunications fraud. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner …
BI agents nab 2 illegal aliens in Mandaluyong
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest of two illegal aliens in Metro Manila, both of whom will be deported for violating the country’s immigration laws. Citing a report …
BI takes custody of suspected Chinese mafia member
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) took custody of a Chinese national suspected to be a member of a mafia trafficking their citizens in the Philippines. The Chinese national was identified …
eTravel platform allows faster arrival process – BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco sees that the country’s eTravel platform would allow faster and easier processing for arriving passengers. The system, which was launched on December 5, …
BI to deport two foreigners arrested for violating immigration laws
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to deport two foreign nationals arrested in separate operations in Pasig and Bulacan for violation of immigration laws. According to BI Intelligence Division …
BI asks MIAA to probe attempted trafficking using fake entry passes
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco urged airport authorities to investigate the rising cases of attempted trafficking involving fake entry passes. According to Tansingco, he issued an order to …
BI probes Filipino trafficking victims rescued from Myanmar
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco ordered the immediate investigation of reports of Filipino trafficking victims being rescued from Myanmar. The order stemmed from the statement of a female …
BI fires employee arrested last week
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco terminated the services of a job order employee arrested last November 22 in Muntinlupa. The employee, along with 9 others, was arrested by …
BI nabs 4 illegal aliens in Pasay, Mindoro
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of more foreign fugitives wanted for serious crimes in their homelands. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said four aliens, two South Koreans and …
BI orders probe on human trafficking attempt of 3 victims
Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco ordered an investigation on the attempt of three human trafficking victims to depart illegally. The directive comes after his office received a report on …
BI rolls out updated system, prioritizes OFWs
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco vowed to prioritize overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) traveling in and out of the country this holiday season. According to Tansingco, they have recently …