The country’s leading mining groups are urging the government to immediately release Joseph Sy, chairman of Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (FNI), following his arrest by the Bureau of Immigration (BI), which they described as “unlawful.” In separate statements on Monday, Aug. 25, the...
Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Tuesday, July 15, that she was no longer surprised with the modus operandi of a female Chinese national, who was caught posing as a Filipino in business transactions. According to the Bureau of Immigration (BI), Wang Xiujun, 43, was intercepted by immigration...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is seeking to conduct an inquiry into the allegations of corruption and misconduct raised by some concerned Bureau of Immigration (BI) employees against the agency 's leadership. Gatchalian said this as he called for stricter enforcement of the country’s...
Government agencies overseeing Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have agreed to enhance the passenger experience, including the deployment of immigration personnel during peak hours at the country’s main gateway. On Wednesday, June 11, the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Bureau...
DITO Telecommunity announced the release of foreign nationals employed by its accredited business partners whom the Bureau of Immigration detained for verification purposes. DITO Telecommunity said that 39 foreign technical personnel working with the company were brought in for verification on May...
President Marcos said he is looking into the complaint by employees of the Bureau of Immigration (BI), alleging BI Commissioner Joel Viado of corruption. In an interview on Tuesday, June 10, Marcos said they continue to investigate corruption allegations such as this. "Well, of course, we are...
The suspected Chinese spy who was arrested inside a parked vehicle near the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office in Manila arrived in the Philippines last April 25. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Spokesperson Dana Sandoval said the passport of Tak Hoi Lao was issued by the Macau Special...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday, April 29, vowed to run after a suspected human trafficker believed behind the illegal sending of Filipinos abroad to get work. “We are committed to securing justice for our people and protecting Filipinos from exploitation at home and abroad,” declared...
Filipino trafficking victims, who were forced to work in scam hubs in Cambodia, were found to have been "sold" or "transferred" to other criminal syndicates, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Sunday, April 27. “They were treated like property -- bought, sold, and abused,” said BI...
Two South Korean "fugitives," who are wanted in their country for their alleged involvement in investment scams, have been arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Paranaque City. The BI identified them as Kim Young Sam, 58, and Weon Cheolyong, 59, who were arrested at the BF Homes Village in...
An American "fugitive," who is wanted in the United States for alleged abduction and rape of a child, has been arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Cavite. In statement, Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado identified the "fugitive" as Young Tom Talmadge who was arrested by the BI's...
A Chinese national who reportedly posed as a Filipino and who allegedly owns a financial holdings company with 47 subsidiaries and 97 real estate properties has been arrested in Pasig City. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado identified the Chinese as Lu Tianqu, 32, who was arrested last...
