Tag: Bureau of Immigration
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Bureau of Immigration Issues Stern Warning Against Sheltering Illegal POGO Workers
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Manila has issued a stern warning to companies and individuals who are found to be harboring illegal foreign workers previously employed by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado emphasized that the agency will rigorously enforce Section 46 of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 against…
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Japanese Phishing Suspect Arrested in Manila, Faces Deportation
In a recent operation, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Manila apprehended a 39-year-old Japanese national, Yokota Tetsuya, accused of participating in phishing scams back in Japan. The arrest took place in the Binondo area on January 2, as confirmed by a BI statement released on Monday. Tetsuya is currently detained at the BI facility…
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Woman Falls Prey to Fake Airport Escort Scam, Intercepted at NAIA
In a recent incident at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City, a woman named Amy, aged 27, was intercepted by Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers. Amy had fallen victim to a scam that promised illegal work abroad for a fee of PHP120,000. She was caught on January 2 while attempting to…
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Scam Victim Caught at NAIA After Falling for Fake Airport Escort Scheme
At Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s Terminal 3 in Pasay City, a woman named Amy, aged 27, was intercepted by Bureau of Immigration officers. Amy had been tricked into paying 120,000 pesos for a fraudulent service promising illegal employment abroad. She was stopped on January 2 while trying to leave the country under the pretense of…
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DOJ Warns Foreign POGO Workers: Leave Philippines or Face Consequences
In a stern warning issued on Sunday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) declared that foreign workers associated with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) who remain in the country will face severe legal repercussions. This statement comes in the wake of a nationwide ban on POGOs that was implemented on December 31, 2024. Justice Secretary Jesus…
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DOJ Warns Foreign POGO Workers: Leave Philippines or Face Legal Action
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a stern warning to foreign workers in the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) sector, stating that they must leave the country or face severe legal repercussions. This comes after a nationwide ban on POGOs was enforced on December 31, 2024. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla reiterated the government’s…
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NAIA to Implement Pre-Immigration Security Screening
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is set to enhance its security measures by moving screening checkpoints before the Bureau of Immigration (BI) counters. This change, announced by Kim Marquez, a spokesperson for the Office for Transportation and Security (OTS), aims to address passenger complaints about the inconvenience of handling prohibited items after immigration processing.…
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Bureau of Immigration Ramps Up Efforts to Deport Over 11,000 POGO Workers
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced a significant escalation in its efforts to locate and deport more than 11,000 foreign workers associated with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). This move comes as these individuals are now classified as illegal aliens within the country. Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado disclosed that the BI’s intelligence division has…
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Philippines Sees Surge in Travel with Over 19 Million Passengers in 2024
In 2024, the Philippines experienced a significant increase in travel, with the Bureau of Immigration (BI) recording over 19 million travelers entering and leaving the country. According to BI data, 14,540,533 passengers arrived, including 7,922,052 Filipinos and 6,618,481 foreigners. Departures totaled 15,050,136, with 8,348,283 Filipinos and 6,701,853 foreigners leaving the country. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony…
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