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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
BI arrests Korean fraudster
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday, arrested a South Korean national wanted in his home country for fraud. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the Korean as Son Sobeom, 33, …
BI nabs alleged Polish forger
Operatives of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) fugitive search unit (FSU) arrested last August 16 a 48-year-old Polish fugitive. BI FSU Chief Rendel Ryan Sy identified the fugitive as Cezary …
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 …
BI initiates visa cancellation of Chinese man arrested for drugs
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner shared that the agency will be pursuing deportation charges against a Chinese man arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs at the airport. Tansingco shared that …
BI team successfully deports alleged Indian terrorists
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the successful deportation of two Indians tagged as terrorists. BI Intelligence Division Chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. shared that Manpreet Singh Gill, 23 and Mandeep …
Rescued trafficking victim in Myanmar caught again
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco expressed his disappointment over reports that a trafficking victim rescued in a scam hub in Myanmar was again caught working for a similar …
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 …
American sex offender stopped at airport – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) barred from entering an American national found to be a registered sex offender in his country. The passenger, identified as Jonathan Daniel Vasquez, 38, was …
Fake government employees intercepted by BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted three females misrepresenting themselves as government employees. A report from the BI’s Travel Control and Enforcement Unit showed that the three unnamed females presented …
BI-FSU arrests Polish man involved in drugs
Agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested on Wednesday, a male Polish national wanted in his country for drug-related crimes. In a report to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, Fugitive …
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 launches online services
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday officially launched their eServices, designed to transform the way clients engage with immigration services. IIn a ceremony held at the BI’s main office …
Amsterdam-bound worker paid 148k for fake docs intercepted by BI
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers assigned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 reported the interception of a female trafficking victim last July 4. The victim, a 49-year-old …
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 …
British sex offender arrested at airport – BI
A British national reportedly involved in sex-related crimes was arrested by immigration authorities on Thursday. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the foreign national as William Hughes, 79, …