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 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 …
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 …
Migrant Workers Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople dies
On Tuesday, senators expressed their condolences for the passing of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople, who was renowned for her lifelong commitment to advocating for the rights of overseas …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Minimum wage hike may happen soon – Pres. Marcos
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that an increase in the country’s minimum wage could be adopted shortly to protect employees from the economy’s “rapid expansion.” According to the Presidential Communications …
X-ray technician arrested after allegedly molesting a patient
An x-ray technician in Quezon City was arrested after allegedly molesting a female patient, according to a report by James Agustin in Unang Balita this Thursday. The crime reportedly happened …
Overstaying American arrested in Cebu for attacking rider
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its agents have arrested an American, whose video showing him berating and physically assaulting a delivery rider, in Cebu City recently went viral on …
MTRCB would have rated Toni Fowler’s ‘MPL’ music video an ‘X’
The music video for “MPL” by Freshbreed and content producer Toni Fowler has received a statement from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MRTCB). This comes after the …
8 suspected West African drug syndicate members arrested in Metro Manila
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of eight foreign nationals suspected of being members of a big-time illegal drugs syndicate. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said the aliens were …
Track your Work Hours – Best App to Use
Tracking your work hours is essential, as it lets you improve your productivity and utilize most of your time. The higher degree of accuracy promotes the level of trust between …