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...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday, March 7, warned the public against receiving and entertaining emails and social media messages claiming to be from the agency. Commissioner Norman Tansingco said his office has received several reports on “email accounts and social media pages extorting...
Five foreigners who are registered sex offenders (RSOs) have been barred from entering the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Wednesday, March 6. In a statement, the BI identified the RSOs as New Zealander Richard Neil Smith, 73, and Americans Daniel Lee Downey, 45, Shannon Barlow,...
A Filipina in a “mail order bride” scheme was stopped from leaving the country after she was intercepted together with her "husband" at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Tuesday, March 5. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) have joined forces to streamline and reinforce government efforts against illegal aliens through a new data-sharing agreement. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma and BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco signed the...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) will launch its nationwide caravan starting in Zamboanga City on Wednesday, March 6, to bring its services closer to the public. In a statement, the BI said that the caravan will " travel to key regions throughout the country, offering expedited processing for...
Filipinos below 18 years of age who intend to travel to Singapore without their parents to attend the New Era’s concert of American singer Taylor Swift have to secure a clearance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminded on Sunday, March...
