Annual report ends March 1, BI reminds registered aliens
Foreign nationals registered with the Bureau of Immigration (BI) were reminded that they have only until March 1 to appear in person to the agency for their 2021 annual report. …
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Immigration arrested 510 illegal aliens in 2020
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its intelligence operatives arrested last year 510 foreigners for allegedly violating Philippine immigration laws. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said the errant foreigners were arrested …
BI adds US to list of countries covered by travel ban
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the expansion of the travel ban starting midnight of January 3, 2021. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente shared that following an order from Malacanang, foreign …
Foreign businessmen now allowed to enter Philippines – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the foreign businessmen are now allowed to enter the Philippines following the latest resolution of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging …
Duterte dares suspended BI employees to eat money wrapped in ‘pastillas’ – Guevarra
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra revealed that President Rodrigo Duterte met with the over 40 suspended officials and personnel from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) at Malacañang on Monday evening. “During …
New laws for immigrants possible under Biden admin – PH envoy to US
New policies for immigrants are possible under the administration of US President-elect Joe Biden, the Philippines’ ambassador to the United States (US) said. In an interview on Unang Balita on …
NBI files raps vs. 86 Immigration personnel over ‘pastillas’ scheme
The NBI Special Action Unit (NBI – SAU) filed on Thursday the second batch of graft complaints involving 86 personnel of the Bureau of Immigration allegedly involved in the so-called …
BI urges airlines not to board foreigners with no appropriate visas
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) called on different airlines not to board foreigners bound for the Philippines who do not have the appropriate visas to enter the country. Immigration Commissioner …
Shipping agent falsifies documents, poses as BI agents in Bataan
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente slammed reports of alleged BI agents overcharging arriving ships at the Port Capinpin in Orion Bataan. “We have monitored a social media post …
Almost 3000 overstaying Chinese ordered to leave PH
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente ordered almost 3,000 erring Chinese to leave the Philippines for overstaying and violating their visa conditions. Morente said that from January to October, …
Foreigners with investor visas allowed to enter PH starting Nov.1
Malacañang said Friday that foreigners with investor visas are now allowed to enter the Philippines starting November 1 as the government continues to boost the economy’s reopening. “Ang pupuwede lang …
BI: Tourist departures still low despite lifted restrictions
The Bureau of Immigration said the number of Filipino tourists leaving for non-essential travel is still low despite lifting restrictions. BI said that as of October 21, only 95 Filipinos …
BI releases guidelines on outbound tourism travel
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the guidelines for outbound tourism or non-essential travel guidelines for Filipino citizens. The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases earlier eased the …
Immigration to enhance online appointment system
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente said it would improve the agency’s online appointment system amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “The management recognizes concerns about the limited availability of schedules …
BI rejects petition of #Loveisnottourism movement
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) rejected the #Loveisnottourism movement’s petition, which requested to allow foreigner fiances of Filipinos to enter the country so they could get married. “We acknowledge the …
Travel restrictions still in place – Immigration
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminded the public that travel restrictions, specifically on the ban on foreigners are still in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is the press of …
Aguirre dares Ramon Tulfo to sue him over ‘pastillas’ scheme
Former justice secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II dared media man Ramon Tulfo to file a case against him to prove his alleged involvement in the “pastillas” scheme. “Mr. Tulfo, because I …
BI blacklists 11 Chinese nationals for overstaying
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported Tuesday that it blacklisted 11 Chinese nationals for overstaying. Below is the press release of BI posted on their official Facebook account: The Bureau …
7 Filipina trafficking victims rescued at NAIA
Authorities from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) recently intercepted seven Filipinas at at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) who are going to United Arab Emirates and were believed to …
NBI employee arrested over alleged bribery, extortion
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente welcomed the arrest of an NBI employee for alleged bribery and extortion. “We welcome the entrapment of the NBI on their employee who …
BI opens isolation facility for COVID-positive detained foreigners
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced it opened an isolation facility for detained foreigners who tested positive for COVID-19. Below the full statement of BI posted on their Facebook account: …
Immigration to deport Pemberton after release from prison
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it would deport US Marines Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton as soon as he gets released after receiving an absolute pardon from President Rodrigo …
BI reports 78 of its employees acquired COVID-19
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) issued a press released that 78 of its employees tested positive for COVID-19 but 29 already recovered while only one was hospitalized. BI press release …
Filipino Canadians react to anti-mass immigration billboards
Filipino Canadians had mixed reactions towards the anti-mass immigration billboards posted in Toronto, Canada. One of the billboards showed People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier photo with the caption …
Bureau of Immigration arrests 71-year-old Australian nun
The Bureau of Immigration has detained a 71-year-old Australian nun who has championed human rights in the Philippines for 27 years. The news service of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of …