Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla said on Monday, Sept. 9, he has recommended to President Marcos the replacement of Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco. “I have asked the President to relieve him and replace him. Marami sila naging problema (They...
President Marcos is set to relieve Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco over the undetected departure of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo from the Philippines in July, Communications Secretary Cesar Chavez confirmed. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Bureau...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has launched an e-library which "is not just a repository of documents, but a vital tool in the ongoing modernization efforts." Commissioner Norman Tansingco said said the e-library, which was launched last Sept. 6, "will enhance transparency, streamline our...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday, Sept. 8, defended the designation of one of its officials who was dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) but was cleared by the Court of Appeals (CA) for his alleged involvement in the "pastillas" scheme at the airports. The "pastillas" scheme...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) have patched up over the issue concerning the withholding of information concerning the escape of dismissed Mayor Alice L. Guo of Bamban, Tarlac. DOJ Undersecretary Raul T. Vasquez said on Sunday, Sept. 8, during an interview...
Wesley L. Guo, the brother of dismissed Mayor Alice L. Guo of Bamban town in Tarlac, is still believed to be in Indonesia, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Wednesday, Sept. 4. “We have not yet received confirmation from Indonesian authorities whether umalis po sya ng bansa but sa tingin po...
Two South Korean fugitives have been deported to their country where they are wanted for electronic financial fraud, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The BI identified them as Kwon Hyuckkeun, 41, and You Hyun Tea, 53, who were arrested last May and June this year. They...
Four Filipinos with fake immigration stamps on their passports and boarding passes have been stopped from leaving the country, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the four Filipinos were intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino...
Fifteen undocumented foreigners -- eight Chinese and seven Malaysians --were intercepted last Sept. 2 on board speedboats off the waters of Tawi-Tawi, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Monday, Sept. 2. They were intercepted by the joint elements of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), the...
Three Malaysians, who claimed to be members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), have been denied entry to the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Sunday, Sept. 1. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco reminded that “foreigners have no business interfering in the...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has recommended the filing of charges against resort owners who allow foreigners to use their facilities for illegal activities. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco made the call following the raid of an illegal online gaming hub last Saturday, Aug. 31, in a...
Senator Grace Poe on Thursday, August 29 urged the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to address travelers’ complaints pertaining to the country’s eTravel system. Poe said the BI should consider asking the Department of Information and Communications (DICT) for help to ensure an efficient data...
