Tag: Bureau of Immigration
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Philippine Government Vows Comprehensive Support for 13 Women Repatriated from Cambodia
The Department of Justice in Manila has declared that the 13 Filipino women recently brought back from Cambodia will receive full governmental support, recognizing them as victims of human trafficking. Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty emphasized during a news forum that these women would be provided with all possible state benefits, including psycho-social counseling and…
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Senator Hontiveros Raises Concerns Over Alleged Bail Efforts for Tony Yang
Senator Risa Hontiveros voiced serious concerns on Monday regarding reports that certain officials within the Bureau of Immigration might be attempting to secure bail for Tony Yang. Yang, the elder brother of Michael Yang, who served as an economic advisor to former President Rodrigo Duterte, was recently hospitalized due to a lung condition, as confirmed…
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Senator Risa Hontiveros Voices Concern Over Alleged Efforts to Free Tony Yang on Bail
Senator Risa Hontiveros has raised serious concerns about alleged attempts by some Bureau of Immigration officials to secure bail for Tony Yang, the older brother of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s economic adviser, Michael Yang. Tony Yang, who has been hospitalized due to a lung condition, is accused of exploiting Philippine policies for personal gain. Hontiveros…
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Bureau of Immigration Urges Foreigners to File Annual Reports in Early 2025
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a reminder to all registered foreigners in the Philippines to submit their annual reports within the first 60 days of 2025. This requirement stems from the Alien Registration Act, mandating that all foreign nationals, whether holding immigrant or non-immigrant visas, must report annually to the bureau.…
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Bureau of Immigration Urges Foreigners to File Annual Reports by Early 2025
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) issued a reminder on Saturday for all registered foreigners in the Philippines to submit their annual reports within the first two months of 2025. This requirement stems from the Alien Registration Act, mandating all foreign nationals, whether on immigrant or non-immigrant visas, to report annually to the bureau.…
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Massive Holiday Travel Surge: Nearly 190,000 Passengers at Airports Over Christmas
MANILA – The holiday season saw a significant increase in travel, with nearly 190,000 passengers moving through airports on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado reported that a total of 186,193 travelers were processed by immigration officers across the country during these two days. On…
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Massive Holiday Travel Surge Sees Nearly 190,000 Passengers at Airports
MANILA – The holiday season saw a significant increase in air travel, with nearly 190,000 passengers recorded at airports across the country on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado reported that a total of 186,193 travelers were processed by immigration officers during these two days,…
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Massive Surge in Holiday Travel: Nearly 190,000 Passengers at Philippine Airports
MANILA – The holiday season saw a significant increase in travel, with nearly 190,000 passengers moving through Philippine airports on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado reported that a total of 186,193 travelers were processed during these peak days. On Christmas Eve, the BI noted…
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Two Suspects Arrested for Illegal Boarding Fee Scheme at Batangas Port
In a crackdown on illegal activities at Batangas Port, two individuals were arrested on December 23 for offering unauthorized expedited vehicle boarding services. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that the suspects were caught in the act of extorting money from motorists and passengers outside the port terminal. The operation involved personnel from the Coast…
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Authorities Nab Two for Illegal Boarding Fee Scheme at Batangas Port
In a crackdown on illegal activities at Batangas Port, two individuals were arrested on December 23 for offering unauthorized expedited boarding services to motorists and passengers. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that the suspects were caught in the act of soliciting fees for faster vehicle boarding outside the port terminal. The operation involved personnel…
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