Tag: Bureau of Immigration
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South Korean Telecom Fraudster Apprehended by Immigration in Manila
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has captured a 24-year-old South Korean fugitive, Park Seungeon, who is wanted for telecommunications fraud in his home country. Arrested on February 27 in Parañaque City, Park is currently held at Camp Bagong Diwa’s warden facility, awaiting deportation proceedings. Park allegedly overstayed in the Philippines, evading arrest for over two…
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International Tourism Soars Back to Pre-Pandemic Numbers
As international tourism witnesses a robust recovery, the Philippines is celebrating a significant rebound in tourist arrivals, approaching pre-pandemic peaks. According to the Bureau of Immigration (BI), nearly 14.7 million international travelers visited in 2024, inching closer to the 17 million in 2019 before the global health crisis. Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado highlighted this…
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Bureau of Immigration Reports Surge in Denied Entry for Disrespectful Foreigners in 2024
In a significant uptick from the previous year, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines disclosed that 124 foreigners were barred from entering the country in 2024 due to their disrespectful behavior towards immigration officers. This number marks a sharp increase from the 64 individuals denied entry in 2023, highlighting a growing issue at…
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Urgent Alert: Filipino Workers Lured into Global Scam Networks, Senator Demands Action
In a pressing call to action, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has raised alarms about the dangerous recruitment of Filipinos into international scam operations. Highlighting the severe risks involved, including human trafficking and torture, Gatchalian insists that immediate steps must be taken to protect unsuspecting job seekers. Intelligence reports have revealed that criminal syndicates are exploiting Filipinos’…
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Bureau of Immigration Thwarts Departure of Five Filipinos Lured to Foreign Scam Operations
In a proactive move at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s Terminal 3 in Pasay City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) successfully intercepted five Filipinos who were on the brink of boarding a flight to Hong Kong. These individuals, consisting of four men and one woman, were allegedly recruited through social media platforms to join scam…
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Bureau of Immigration Warns of Filipinos Lured to Work in Scam Hubs Abroad
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has raised concerns about an increasing number of Filipinos being enticed to work for companies resembling Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in various Asian countries. During a press briefing at the Palace, BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval revealed that approximately 118 Filipinos have been recruited to join what are essentially scam…
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Bureau of Immigration Warns of Filipinos Lured to Foreign ‘POGO-Like’ Scam Operations
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has raised concerns about an increasing number of Filipinos being recruited to work for companies resembling Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in various Asian countries. During a press briefing at the Palace, BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval revealed that approximately 118 Filipinos have been enticed to join what are essentially scam…
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Bureau of Immigration Halts Two Filipinos En Route to Scam Operation in Laos
In a recent incident at Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s Terminal 3 in Pasay City, the Bureau of Immigration intercepted two women who were posing as vacationing officemates. The women, aged 25 and 31, claimed to be call center agents from a business process outsourcing company in Quezon City, supposedly traveling to Bangkok, Thailand for tourism…
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Three Foreign Nationals Arrested in Laguna for Illegal Online Gambling and Prostitution
In a significant operation on Valentine’s Day, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) apprehended three Chinese nationals in Calamba, Laguna, following a tip from the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC). The arrests were made in Barangay Milagrosa, where the individuals were allegedly involved in illegal online gambling and prostitution activities within their premises. This action is…
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