The Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) have signed an agreement for the establishment of cybercrime hubs that will be tasked to handle online frauds and similar cases. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the cybercrime hubs will be set up in...
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco assured the public of uninterrupted service in all ports for arriving and departing passengers this Christmas holiday. The BI chief said they have implemented several measures to maximize the BI’s manpower during the peak season....
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has started prioritizing the entry and exit of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other ports in time for the coming long Christmas holiday. "There will be an influx of OFWs this holiday season and we'll render them...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) took custody of two Chinese nationals accused of rape, apparently to prevent them from securing bail for temporary release pending the outcome of the court's decision on the case. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Liu Yong, 28, and Sun Laizheng, 35, were...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has seized fake immigration papers presented by a leaving American and 36 Indonesians workers. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco (Photo by Bureau of Immigration) BI Commissioner Norman G. Tansingco made the disclosure Friday, Nov. 11, as he warned foreign...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has deported 21 Chinese nationals constituting the second batch of foreigners working for the Philippine Overseas Gaming Operators (POGO). BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said this brought to 27 the number of aliens deported since the government initiated the...
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers have rescued four alleged human trafficking victims at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). BI Commissioner Norman G. Tansingco said the four passengers, who were supposed to be bound for Thailand, Laos, and Dubai, were intercepted at NAIA terminal 1...
Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives have arrested a Ghanian national posing as a missionary but is suspected to be the mastermind of a West African syndicate hacking automated teller machines (ATMs). File photo Immigration intelligence chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. said 34-year-old Victor Patrick...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has remained in full force to handle huge number of travelers going in and out of the country for the long All Souls' Day weekend. Bureau of Immigration BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the bureau deployed enough manpower to handle the influx of travelers to...
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Clark International Airport (CIA) in Pampanga have arrested a Taiwanese allegedly wanted for drug charges in his country and two Indians for allegedly using fake immigration stamps. BI intelligence chief Fortunato Manahan, Jr. said Lai Po Ving, 33 and the...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced on Sunday, Oct. 9, the arrest of a South Korean wanted by authorities in Seoul for alleged involvement in a multi-million-dollar telecommunications fraud case. In a report to Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco, the BI’s fugitive search unit (FSU)...
Bureau of Immigration (BI) jail guards foiled an attempt to sneak methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) to a Korean detainee at a detention facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, Taguig City. File photo Adolfo Marasigan, officer-in-charge of the BI’s warden facility, said custodial guards...
