A foreigner who presented a Vanuatu passport to immigration officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last June 11 was arrested before he could board his flight to Bangkok, Thailand. In a statement issued on Sunday, June 16, the BI said that based on the passport presented,...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested a South Korean national wanted in Seoul for "involvement in financial fraud." Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the fugitive as 53-year-old You Hyun Tea, who was arrested in his residence at Cordova, Cebu last June 4 by operatives from...
A Chinese fugitive was barred entry to the Philippines and deported to China where he is wanted for illegal gambling activities, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Sunday, June 9. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the fugitive as Wang Yilin, 37, who was intercepted by immigration...
Two Chinese nationals, a man and a woman, have been arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) before they could board their separate flights last June 1. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified them as Tianyi Zhang, 28, and Jun Zhang, 36. " They are now detained...
Thirty-seven Chinese nationals engaged in retail business have been arrested in Paranaque City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Wednesday, June 5. BI Spokesperson Dana Krizia Sandoval explained the 37 Chinese “violated the conditions of their stay.” “If working in the Philippines dapat...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) urged the public to report suspected illegal aliens in their localities. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that in Batangas, the public may report suspected illegal aliens during a service caravan in the province starting June 7. During the caravan,...
Five convicted foreign pedophiles have been stopped from entering the Philippines last May, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Sunday, June 2. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified them as British national Vicent John Cherer, and American nationals Alexander Balay, Wallace Lynn...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday, May 31, warned those behind the issuance of fake overseas employment certificates (OES) that they will be prosecuted for human trafficking, a heinous crime. “‘Yan po tinuturing po na human trafficking at non-bailable offense po ‘yan (This is...
Seven Chinese nationals "illegally working" in a quarry site in Taysan, Batangas have been arrested by agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI). In a statement, the BI identified those arrested as Wang Zhenglai, 34, and his father Wang Shou Min, 67, and Gao Zhengyao, Wang Yongshang, Song Ke Wei,...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday, May 29, warned the public against buying overseas employment certificates (OES) in social media. “Aspiring OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) should not buy their permits online as this is a scam. Always ensure that you go through legal means when...
A Malaysian national, who had been barred from entering the Philippines but managed to do so, has been arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) before he could board his flight to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) identified the arrested foreigner as Chong...
A Japanese fugitive who is wanted as a suspected member of the notorious “Luffy” gang in Japan has been arrested in Makati City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Monday, May 27. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the fugitive as Nagaura Hiroki, 26, who was arrested by...
