BI Mindanao ops arrest Korean fugitive
Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives arrested on Saturday, a Korean fugitive, wanted in his country for fraud. In a report from Intelligence Officer Melody Penelope Gonzales, elements from the BI …
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Duterte unaware BI employees involved in ‘pastillas’ scheme back to work
Malacañang announced on Thursday that President Rodrigo Duterte was unaware that 43 Bureau of Immigration officials were involved in the “pastillas” scheme or modus operandi of receiving the money to …
BI agents nab high profile Japanese gangster
Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives arrested on Thursday a ranking member of the Yakuza syndicate, who is long wanted for murder, by authorities in his country. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente …
Alien spouses, children, parents of Pinoys need not present entry exemption doc starting Aug. 1 – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that starting Aug. 1, its officers at the ports will no longer require the presentation of an entry exemption document (EED) from foreign spouses, …
BI nabs 3 Koreans engaged in online gaming racket
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its operatives have arrested three Koreans in Pampanga, who were caught in the act of operating online gaming sites, in violation of their country’s …
Passengers from 10 countries barred entry – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that they will be implementing the most recent directive from Malacanang expanding the travel ban to include passengers coming from Malaysia and Thailand starting …
9 Japanese fugitives wanted for telco fraud deported
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) deported on Thursday 9 Japanese fugitives wanted in Tokyo for telecommunications fraud. The fugitives left for Narita via Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1, and …
BI looks for immigration officers, Intelligence agents
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the opening of several positions for hiring and promotion. In an advisory, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said that 100 slots opened for hiring of …
BI warns foreign vloggers not to ‘overstep’ boundaries
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) warned foreign vloggers in the country not to engage in any activity violating the conditions of their stay. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente …
BI allows aliens stranded in PH to renew their expired visas
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has given foreign nationals whose visas here have expired during the pandemic a grace period until November 30 this year to apply for renewal of …
BI returns to Subic after a decade
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the resumption of its operations at the Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA), a decade after it withdrew its presence there when international flights stopped …
BI launches drive vs fixers
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has launched a crackdown against fixers as it encouraged the public to report persons illegally facilitating transactions at the agency for a fee. In an …
BI deports convicted Bahraini sex offender
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) deported a Bahraini national convicted of rape and sex crimes in his country. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said 44-year-old Waleed Abdulla Hamad Alsendi, boarded a …
BI raises alarm on modus of fixers providing fake visa stamps to foreign students
Officials of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) warned foreigners against fixers offering assistance on student visa processing. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said that the announcement followed after receiving reports of …
BI clarifies validated vaccination cards must be presented upon arrival
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) clarified that fully vaccinated passengers must present documentary proof upon arrival in the country. In an advisory, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente stated that those fully …
US fugitive wanted for contempt of court nabbed in Manila – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of an American woman wanted by federal authorities in the US for contempt of court and defying a court order in a …
BI to allow departure of US citizens with certain expired passports
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that American citizens who are currently in the country, and whose US passports have expired on or after January 1, 2020, can now use …
BI intercepts 3 minors at Clark Airport
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Clark International Airport (CIA) intercepted 3 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) for misrepresenting their age. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, the trio, all …
15 illegal Chinese arrested in Cavite warehouse raid – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of 15 Chinese nationals caught working as warehouse workers. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, 15 Chinese nationals were arrested on Wednesday …
BI warns public of scammers pretending to be officials
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) warned the public about a returning modus of scammers pretending to be immigration officials. In a statement, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente stated that he received …
BI nabs Korean trio wanted for illegal gambling in Makati
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest three South Korean fugitives wanted by authorities in their country for setting up and operating illegal gambling sites online. BI Commissioner Jaime …
Travel ban on 7 countries extended –BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that they will be implementing an order from Malacanang extending the arrival ban on 7 countries until June 30. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente announced …
Woman pretends to be BI employee, stole P100K from foreigner
A 57-year-old woman fell into jail after pretending to be an employee of the Bureau of Immigration and charging her foreign victim P110,000 for speedy visa processing. In a report …
Aliens with BI-approved visas can still leave sans ACR I-Card
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it will continue to allow the departure of foreign nationals with approved immigrant and non-immigrant visas even if they have not yet been issued …
BI clarifies Retiree’s Visa Holders allowed to enter without exemption docs
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that aliens holding the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) issued by the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) are now allowed to enter the country. In …
BI backs proposed ‘green lane’ for vaccinated foreign travelers to revive PH tourism
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it supports a proposal to allow fully vaccinated foreign national to enter the country as part of efforts to revive country’s moribund tourism industry …