BI stops Chinese man charged with kidnapping from leaving PH

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, …

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PH to impose eVisas for foreigners this year

PH to impose eVisas for foreigners this year

The Philippines will implement electronic visas for foreign visitors beginning in the third quarter of this year, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Wednesday, making visa application and …

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BI launches drive against sexual predators

BI on heightened alert during Holy Week

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it has placed on heightened alert its personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and in the other international ports nationwide in anticipation …

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Filipina intercepted after buying fake passport on TikTok

Overstaying foreigners getting illegal PH passports – BI

Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared that overstaying aliens have been resorting to using illegally-acquired Philippine passports. In a statement, Tansingco shared that their interceptions of fraudulently-acquired passports …

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BI to foreigners Avoid rallies

BI to foreigners: Avoid rallies

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) again cautioned foreign nationals in the country against taking part in rallies and other political demonstrations. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente issued the reminder in connection …

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Chinese woman wanted for pyramid scam arrested in Laguna - BI

BI arrests 158 aliens in 2021

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said that its intelligence officers arrested a total of 158 aliens in 2021 for violating Philippine Immigration Laws. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, the …

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