Tag: Interpol
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Palace Denies Betrayal in Duterte’s Arrest Cooperation with ICC
Malacañang firmly refuted the allegations of betrayal on Friday after assisting Interpol in executing an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against former President Rodrigo Duterte. Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro emphasized on Unang Balita that no betrayal transpired, stating, ‘Kung iisipin po natin, wala pong ginawang betrayal ang Pangulo kanino man po…
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Philippine Immigration Arrests Chinese Fugitive and Other Foreign Offenders
In a significant crackdown on international fugitives, the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) has apprehended a 44-year-old Chinese national, Lin Guangxiu, who was attempting to extend his tourist visa. The arrest took place at the BI’s main office in Manila on February 11, 2025. Lin, who is wanted by Interpol for drug-related crimes, was caught…
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Philippines Ready to Cooperate with Interpol on ICC’s Duterte Probe, Palace Says
The Philippine government has expressed its willingness to work with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) should the International Criminal Court (ICC) seek assistance in its investigation of former President Rodrigo Duterte, according to a statement from Malacañang on Friday. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, speaking to reporters in Pasay City, reiterated the country’s withdrawal from…
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Philippines Ready to Cooperate with Interpol Over ICC’s Duterte Probe
The Philippine government has expressed its readiness to work with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) should the International Criminal Court (ICC) seek assistance in its investigation of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, speaking to reporters in Pasay City, emphasized that despite the Philippines’ withdrawal from the ICC, the country would respond…
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Chinese Gambling Syndicate Leader Arrested at Manila Airport
In a significant crackdown on international crime, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Manila has apprehended a 38-year-old Chinese national, Huang Sen, at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Huang, identified as the head of a major gambling syndicate’s betting department, was detained after his name triggered an alert in the BI’s Interpol system. Commissioner…
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Philippines to Deport Two South Korean Fugitives Accused of Theft and Robbery
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines announced the arrest and impending deportation of two South Korean nationals wanted for serious crimes in their home country. The arrests took place in separate operations in Manila and Cebu last week, as confirmed by BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado on Monday, January 13, 2025. Viado emphasized…
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Bureau of Immigration Teams Up with NICA to Enhance Foreign Student Visa Screening
In a move to bolster security and streamline processes, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced a collaboration with the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) to verify the identities of foreign students applying for visas to study in the Philippines. This partnership was unveiled during the launch of the BI’s new Student Visa and Special…
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