BI launches drive against sexual predators

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 …

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Public given tips against 'SMShing'

Public given tips against ‘SMShing’

Suspicious links in emails, social media and apps have been pointed to the recent sudden increase in cases of account takeovers among mobile wallet users. However, the investigation shows that …

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BI launches online services

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 …

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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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TikTok bans Apollo Quiboloy's account

TikTok bans Apollo Quiboloy’s account

The account of the “Appointed Son of God” and Kingdom of Jesus Christ Church leader, pastor Apollo Quiboloy, can no longer be accessed on the video sharing platform TikTok, this …

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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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Marcos vows to do everything to rescue 17 Filipino hostages

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 …

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Campaign against 'sangla-ATM' gets support

Campaign against ‘sangla-ATM’ gets support

A global digital lending platform has expressed its support for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) campaign and a senator against exploitative money lending systems like the “sangla-ATM” scheme. Such …

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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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WHO: COVID-19 still a global emergency

WHO: COVID-19 still a global emergency

The WHO’s COVID-19 emergency committee unanimously underlined that the virus remained a severe public health threat and that governments must not relax their guard. The World Health Organization’s committee of …

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