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 …
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BI to defer implementation of revised guidelines on departure formalities
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco on Thursday, ordered all port personnel to defer the implementation of the 2023 Revised Guidelines on Departure Formalities. The instruction follows the announcement …
Investigation ordered on viral cyclist case
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte instructed an investigation into the Quezon City Police District’s handling of the incident involving a driver captured on video pointing a gun at a cyclist. …
IACAT inspects BI airport ops
The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) conducted an inspection of immigration operations on Friday evening. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared that immigration operations at the Ninoy Aquino …
BI releases guidelines on Philippine Nikkei-Jin
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) released new guidelines on Philippine Nikkei-Jin. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared that the guidelines, which was also approved by the Secretary of …
Viral social media complainant arrested for allegedly trafficking 5 victims
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco hailed the recent arrest of an alleged human trafficker by members of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT). In a statement, Tansingco thanked …
Bodycams in police ops vs ‘Jemboy’ not used
It is said that the inability of the body worn camera of the police to function was a big issue when they conducted a follow up operation against a murder …
Tansingco slams statements of Laogan ‘unauthorized, no basis’
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco on Tuesday slammed news that the agency is eyeing amnesty for illegal aliens. Tansingco reacted to a news article quoting BI Deputy Commissioner …
Relatives of those who died in capsized boat in Rizal demand justice
About 30 people died this Thursday afternoon after a passenger boat capsized in Laguna de Bay near Talim Island in Binangonan, Rizal. According to the initial information of the Philippine …
Int’l passengers reminded to check-in 3 hours prior to flight – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday reminded departing international passengers to check-in at least three hours prior to their flight. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco issued the reminder in response …
BI addresses viral 10-birth cert issue
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) addressed a viral social media post on a female passenger allegedly required ten (10) birth certificates by an immigration officer. According to BI Commissioner Norman …
DOJ Sec. Remulla admits he underwent heart bypass surgery
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced that he underwent heart bypass surgery when he took a 10-day wellness leave. Despite this, the secretary said that he would not resign from …
Caregiver found dead inside drums in Rizal
The body of a caregiver was found Monday inside two drums stuck together in Cainta, Rizal. According to the sister of the 40-year-old victim, Thursday was the last time she …
Vhong Navarro thanks SC for dismissing his rape, acts of lasciviousness cases
Vhong Navarro is very grateful after the Supreme Court dismissed the rape and acts of lasciviousness charges filed against him by model Deniece Cornejo in 2014. “[Dininig] na po ng …
Family of John Matthew Salilig demands justice
The family of Adamson University student John Matthew Salilig sought justice for his death due to alleged hazing. “Hindi makatao ang ginawa ng grupo na ‘to. I would say inhumane. …
Vhong Navarro allowed to post P1M bail
The Taguig Regional Trial Court Branch 69 granted the petition of actor and host Vhong Navarro to be granted bail for the rape case filed by model-stylist Deniece Cornejo. In …
18 Immigrations employees, officers fired over ‘pastillas scheme’
Eighteen Bureau of Immigration officials and staff will be fired due to their involvement in the “pastillas scheme,” which allowed Chinese citizens to enter the Philippines illegally. The DOJ found …
Chiong sisters’ rapist-killers released, Faeldon confirms
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Nicanor Faeldon confirmed on Monday, September 2, that the Chiong sisters’ rapist-killers had been released from prison in August. The confirmation was made during the …
Court: British supermarket worker planned to join Abu Sayyaf
A British supermarket worker abandoned his wife and three-year-old daughter to travel to the Philippines and join up with Abu Sayyaf, a court has heard. Ryan Counsell, aged 28, is …