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Bureau of Immigration Deports 54 Foreigners in Crackdown on Illegal Aliens
In a recent operation, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the deportation of 54 foreign nationals, predominantly Chinese, over a five-day period. The deportations took place between January 31 and February 5, with the individuals being sent back on various flights departing from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The group comprised 46 Chinese nationals, seven…
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Massive Raid in Parañaque Nets 400 Undocumented Foreigners in Alleged Scam Operation
In a significant crackdown, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) apprehended approximately 400 undocumented foreigners during a raid on a suspected scam operation in Parañaque City. The operation, which took place on Wednesday, targeted a facility in Barangay Tambo, believed to be involved in activities akin to those of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO). BI Intelligence…
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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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Senator Urges Continuous Crackdown on POGO Residues
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged for ongoing efforts to eliminate the remnants of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) following a significant operation in Bagac, Bataan, where 900 alleged POGO workers were rescued. The senator’s call comes in the wake of the December 31, 2024, deadline for POGO operations to cease, emphasizing the need to dismantle…
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Senator Urges Continued Crackdown on POGO Offshoots
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged for ongoing efforts to combat the remnants of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), following a significant operation in Bagac, Bataan that led to the rescue of 900 alleged POGO workers. The senator’s call comes in the wake of the December 31, 2024, deadline for POGO operations to cease, emphasizing the…
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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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