BI arrests 7 fugitives
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco announced the arrest of seven fugitives in Las Pinas on Wednesday. Tansingco shared that fugitives were turned over to the BI’s custody after …
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BI rescues 3 victims of call center scam
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the interception of three more victims of a human trafficking ring involved in recruiting Filipinos to pseudo-call centers abroad. In a report to BI …
Canadian intercepted by airport inter-agency
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) shared that the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIADITG) successfully intercepted a female Canadian carrying illegal substances, on Thursday afternoon. In a …
BI arrests Chinese man involved in running prostitution den
Officers of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday arrested a Chinese national previously charged for undesirability. In a report to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, Border Control and Intelligence Unit …
Tansingco calls for airport expansion
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco called for the expansion of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to accommodate a bigger immigration area. Tansingco made the call following news …
Influencer victimized by crypto traffickers
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the repatriation of three more victims of a trafficking syndicate in Myanmar. In a report to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, members of the travel …
Faking CFO certs sign of new trafficking trend
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) expressed its concern on the proliferation of fake Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) certificates. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared that BI officers have encountered several …
Foreign minors sans parents may pay fees online – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that foreign minors traveling to the Philippines who are unaccompanied by their parents may now pay their fees online. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner …
BI raises concern on trafficking amid Interpol notice
The Bureau of Immigration (BI), in collaboration with the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT), has again raised concerns about human trafficking. BI Commissioner Norman Tansinco has long been vocal about …
BI welcomes proposal to modernize NAIA
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it welcomes a recent proposal by the government’s transportation officials to modernize the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), saying it will facilitate the delivery …
BI-NAIA agents nab Korean wanted for telco fraud
Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have arrested a South Korean fugitive wanted by authorities in his country for involvement in telecommunications fraud. In …
BI assures Pinoy Haj pilgrims of faster immigration processing
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) assured the thousands of Filipino Muslims, who are planning to make the Haj pilgrimage to Saudia Arabia next month, of expeditious and hassle free immigration …
BI warns fake OECs available online
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco issued a warning against fake overseas employment certificates (OECs) available online. Tansingco issued the warning after officers intercepted a new batch of departing …
Five workers pretending to be tourists intercepted by BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said its officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) recently stopped from leaving the country five passengers suspected of being human trafficking victims. Immigration …
BI: Latest batch of repatriated Filipinos recruited under same modus
The latest batch of repatriated Filipinos from Thailand and Myanmar reveal recruitment under the same modus. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Norman Tansingco shared that two batches of trafficked Filipinos were …
BI to deport fake Filipino
Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it is poised to deport a Chinese national wanted by the Bureau since last year for misrepresenting himself as a Filipino. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco …
Proliferation of fake documents show no sign of stopping – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday, expressed its concern about the alarming increase in cases involving the use of counterfeit documents by individuals attempting to travel abroad. In the …
Recruiter nabbed at Clark airport – BI
Acting on a tip, officers of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted two female victims and their alleged recruiter at the Clark International Airport (CIA) afternoon of May 22. In …
BI officers rescue underaged worker with altered docs
An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) was intercepted by Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers on Tuesday morning for misrepresentation. BI officers stationed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 intercepted …
BI eyes agreement with travel agencies against trafficking
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) eyes forging a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with travel agencies to strengthen the fight against trafficking. The collaborative effort, according to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, …
BI agents arrest illegal Chinese man in Makati
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest of a Chinese national long wanted by the bureau for overstaying and illegally working in the country. In a report to Immigration …
75 graduate under BI’s academy
A new batch of immigration officers graduated under the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) Philippine Immigration Academy (PIA). A total of 75 new personnel were formally recognized during a graduation ceremony …
BI to deport Taiwanese wanted for fraud
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of a Taiwanese man wanted by authorities in Taipei for large-scale fraud. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the fugitive …
‘Misrepresenting’ sign of doubtful intention for travel – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Monday that misrepresenting details about your identity is a sign of doubtful intention for travel. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that passengers who …
BI agenst nab American fugitive in Manila
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of an American national wanted by authorities in Texas. In a report to Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco, BI Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) …
BI agents nab 5 illegal aliens
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest of five illegal aliens who are now facing deportation for violating the country’s immigration laws. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the foreigners …