Two foreign fugitives wanted in their countries for criminal offenses have been arrested by agents of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Manila and Pampanga. They were identified by the BI as South Korean Lee Yeonghak, 44, and American Stan Ray Hudgins, 63. They will be deported for being...
DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Immigration opened its first anti-fraud section laboratory in Mindanao at the Davao International Airport here on Thursday, March 21. AN immigration officer demonstrates the Video Spectral Comparator to Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco and...
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco has ordered an investigation into alleged extortion activities committed by some bureau personnel who are reportedly targetting the Filipino-Indian community in Iloilo, Bacolod City, and Bohol. Reports stated that some BI personnel have been...
A Taiwanese fugitive wanted in his country for alleged fraud-related offenses was arrested by operatives of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Bamban, Tarlac last March 15. The BI said that the arrest of Chang Chia Wei, 42, had been requested by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office to stand trial...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has urged the public to exercise extreme caution in making online travel arrangements. “By raising awareness and promoting vigilance among travelers, we can effectively counter cybercrime and ensure a safer online environment,” said BI Commissioner Norman...
Two Filipinos posing as tourists were stopped from boarding their flight to Thailand on Sunday, March 17, after immigration officers found they were victims of human trafficking. “Thanks to the vigilance of our officers at the airport, we again saved two of our countrymen from these syndicates...
A Taiwanese fugitive wanted his country for alleged violations of gun control law was arrested in Manila on Tuesday, March 12, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the Taiwanese fugitive as Wu Jao, alias Wu Chun Hsien, who was found to be an...
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla ordered the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to review and update its watchlist to ensure that no foreign fugitive can enter the Philippines. “Our country is never a sanctuary for fugitives,” declared Remulla in issuing the directive. He then warned...
Three Filipinas were intercepted last March 10 at the Clark International Airport in Pampanga before they could board their flight to Thailand. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the three Filipinas were recruited to work illegally as entertainers in South Korea. Their names were...
Two foreign fugitives wanted in their countries for money laundering and cyber-related crimes have been arrested in Makati City and Paranaque City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Monday, March 11. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingo identified the two foreigners as Taiwanese Li Ming...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) assured its cooperation in the investigation of a "Chinese mafia" whose members are reportely engaged in securing Philippine passports for Chinese nationals who pose as Filipino traders. “We see this as a national security concen that should be addressed...
A Japanese fugitive wanted in his country for large-scale theft has been arrested in Pasay City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Thursday, March 7. Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the Japanese fugitive as Takayuki Kagoshima, 55, who was arrested last Monday, March 4, by operatives...
