A Chinese was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) before he could board his flight to China after he was found to be a blacklisted alien, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Monday, Nov. 27.
"The Bureau of Immigration remains vigilant and steadfast in ensuring that individuals complying with our laws are welcomed, while those who violate our regulations are held accountable," declared BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco.
The arrested Chinese was identified by Tansingco as Zhou Xingxing, 31, who was caught at the NAIA Terminal 3 on Sunday, Nov. 26.
“Zhou was found to be the subject of a January 2023 order for overstaying and working for an online gaming company with an expired PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation) license,” Tansingco said.
Following his arrest, Zhou was turned over to the BI’s Border Control and Intelligence Unit for processing and, subsequently, to the bureau’s legal division to undergo booking procedures.
“He will be transferred to the BI warden’s facility situated inside Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan, Taguig City,” the BI said in a statement.
“He will remain in custody pending the implementation of his deportation, following the completion of legal proceedings,” it said.