Two South Korean nationals who are wanted in their country for various criminal offenses have been arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado identified them as Choi Wonchul, 59, and Lee Jihwan, 47, who were apprehended in Manila and Cebu, respectively, last Jan. 7....
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday, Jan. 12, warned Filipinos against accepting immediately job offers abroad through social media. “Scam syndicates have been preying on unsuspecting Filipinos, enticing them with lucrative offers abroad,” said BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado in a...
An American fugitive, who is wanted in his country for alleged sexual assault, has been arrested in Nueva Ecija while extending his tourist visa with the Bureau of Immigration (BI). In a statement, the BI identified the American national as Michael Lewis Ginsberg, 67, who was intercepted at the...
Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado on Friday, Jan. 10, vowed to modernize the bureau "to meet global standards while prioritizing the needs of Filipinos." Viado's assurance was made as he finished his 100 days in office as head of the agency. He said the BI will uphold the vision...
A suspected Filipina courier of illegal drugs worth P24 million has been arrested upon her arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) from Sierra Leone, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced on Friday, Jan. 10. The BI identified the arrested woman as Joy Dagonano Gulmatico, 29, who...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has identified the name used by self-confessed hitman Edgar Matobato in sneaking out of the Philippines. BI Spokesperson Dana Sandoval revealed during an interview on PTV Friday morning, Jan. 10: “We do have the information already on what mode was used and...
Almost 400 aliens who are suspected to be illegally staying in the Philippines were arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 8, during a raid of a firm reportedly operating like the prohibited Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and engaged in alleged scamming activitites. They were arrested by...
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after they were caught using "spurious travel documents" in attempting to leave the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado...
Persons harboring foreign workers of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) will be prosecuted, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) warned on Wednesday, Jan. 8. "Harboring illegal aliens is a serious offense, and we will pursue violations with utmost resolve, said Immigration Commissioner Joel...
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla on Tuesday, Jan. 7, assured that the Philippines will be implementing stricter border control measures this year. "We vow to intensify our border control efforts this year so expect stricter measures to be imposed in all entry and exit points throughout...
A Japanese "fugitive" who is wanted in his country for alleged involvement in a phishing scam has been arrested in Manila, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Monday, Jan. 6. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado identified the Japanese as Yokota Tetsuya, 39, who was arrested by operatives of the...
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla on Sunday, Jan. 5, warned foreign workers of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) still in the country that they will be arrested and deported. "The President is unequivocally clear that POGOs have no place here in the Philippines and we vow to...
