DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of a Japanese national who sought prosecution in his home country for alleged involvement in phishing scams. According to a statement released Monday, Yokota Tetsuya, 39, was apprehended by the BI’s Fugitive Search Unit on January 2 in Binondo, Manila. He is currently detained at the BI detention facility in … [Read more...] about BI arrests Japanese national wanted for phishing scams
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BI processes 167K travelers in two days over Undas break
DAVAO CITY --- During the Undas break, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported processing a total of 167,538 travelers on October 31 and November 1 (All Saints' Day). This marks a 12% increase from the 149,257 passengers handled during the same period last year. On October 31, there were 41,078 arrivals and 43,341 departures nationwide. At Ninoy Aquino International … [Read more...] about BI processes 167K travelers in two days over Undas break
Immigration Deport 35 Indonesians from Illegal POGO Hub in Cebu
DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) deported 35 Indonesians on October 22 after their arrest for working in an illegal online gaming hub in Cebu. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado reported that the group, consisting of 9 females and 26 males, boarded flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on the same day. Most of the deportees were in … [Read more...] about Immigration Deport 35 Indonesians from Illegal POGO Hub in Cebu
South Korean arrested for illegal drugs
DAVAO CITY --- A South Korean who has standing warrant of arrest in his country for illegal drugs was arrested and is set to be deported by the Bureau of Immigration (BI). In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado identified the alien fugitive as 40-year-old Choi Sol, who was arrested last October 4 at the BI main office in Intramuros, Manila. Choi was … [Read more...] about South Korean arrested for illegal drugs
Viado is the new Immigration Commissioner
DAVAO CITY -- Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla administered the oath of office to newly appointed Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado today, September 30. Secretary Remulla expressed his confidence in Commissioner Viado, emphasizing that he is well-suited for the leadership role at the BI. This appointment follows the recent decision by … [Read more...] about Viado is the new Immigration Commissioner
