The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has taken into custody a Nigerian national who was arrested and detained more than two years ago for involvement in credit card fraud and other cybercrime activities. (File photo fro Secuna Cybersecurity / MANILA BULLETIN) In a report to Immigration Commissioner Jaime...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported Thursday, March 3, unprecedented arrivals of international travelers after the country reopened it's borders early last month. PIXABAY / MANILA BULLETIN BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said 211,899 travelers arrived at various international ports in February...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday, Feb. 25, that it has stopped 688 human trafficking victims from leaving the country last year at international ports. Likewise, it deferred the departure of more than 13,000 passengers, many of whom were believed illegally recruited by labor syndicates....
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday, Feb. 4, that it expects a gradual increase of foreign tourist arrivals for this year as the country re-opens its borders starting February 10. Bureau of Immigration BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said more tourists are expected to visit the country after...
The Senate on Wednesday adopted the committee report that pushes for the filing of criminal charges against 27 current and former personnel of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) who were involved in the controversial bribery scheme that allowed the unabated entry of Chinese nationals to the...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is preparing for the influx of international passengers following the government’s decision to reopen the country to foreign tourists starting February 10. (Photo from Unsplash) “We are ready and we have the available manpower to address the expected increase in...
Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives have arrested an overstaying Jordanian man who turned out to be infected with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Bureau of Immigration BI intelligence chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. said 43-year-old Al Barghouthi Tarek El Abed Darwish was arrested in Barangay San...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that the country is opening its borders to foreign tourists starting Feb.12. Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said that in compliance with the resolution from the Inter-Agency Task...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has prepared a rapid response team to support its airport operations as many of its officers fell ill to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said he issued a...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) formed a new office to monitor and oversee the agency's projects and programs, it announced Thursday, Dec. 30. Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said the planning and policy division (PPD) is...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday, Dec. 10, that its operatives have arrested a South Korean national who was wanted by authorities in his country for alleged illegal drug trading. Bureau of Immigration Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said 43-year-old Lee Jungkuk was arrested last...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has placed under tax fraud investigation Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation and 75 other companies with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) supply contracts with the government. BIR This was disclosed by BIR Commissioner Caesar R. Dulay as he submitted to the...
