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Bureau of Immigration reminds public of Balikbayan privilege

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DAVAO CITY (January 8) --- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is reminding the public on the scope of the Balikbayan Program intended for former Filipinos visiting the Philippines. Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente in a press statement emphasized "Under Republic Act No. 6768, the 1-year Balikbayan visa privilege is exclusively given to former Filipinos naturalized … [Read more...] about Bureau of Immigration reminds public of Balikbayan privilege

Sis. Patricia Fox leaves Ph today, November 3

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DAVAO CITY (November 3) --- Australian missionary Sister Patricia Fox is expected to leave the Philippines today,   after the Bureau of Immigration denied her request for the extension of Temporary Visitor's Visa (TVV). Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra confirmed that the Bureau of Immigration (BI) did not allow Fox to stay in the country any longer. The BI  earlier … [Read more...] about Sis. Patricia Fox leaves Ph today, November 3

Immigration Officers told: ‘Be polite’

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DAVAO CITY (September 25) --- "Be polite" ! This was the order given to all employees of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other ports of entry who were instructed to be polite and courteous in dealing with passengers while they are on duty. In a memorandum, BI OIC Deputy Commissioner and Port Operations Division … [Read more...] about Immigration Officers told: ‘Be polite’

Fox asks BI to overturn denial of missionary visa extension

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MANILA -- Australian nun Patricia Anne Fox on Monday asked the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to reverse its decision rejecting her request for the renewal of her missionary. In a six-page motion for reconsideration,  Fox' camp argued  argued that contrary to the ruling of the BI, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) it has entered into with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the … [Read more...] about Fox asks BI to overturn denial of missionary visa extension

Alleged German illegal recruiter arrested at Clark Airport

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DAVAO CITY (August 25) --- A German national who attempted to recruit four Filipina caregivers was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday, August 20,  at the Clark International Airport in Angeles Pampanga. Immigration Commissioner Jaime H. Morente and BI OIC Deputy Commissioner Marc Red A. Mariñas identified the suspect as 72-year-old Herbert Joseph … [Read more...] about Alleged German illegal recruiter arrested at Clark Airport