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
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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
BI Warns Public After Filipina intercepted attempting to work illegally in Lebanon
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a public warning against deceitful recruitment practices promising lucrative jobs in Lebanon, which persist despite ongoing anti-trafficking efforts. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco highlighted the issue after the recent interception of a Filipino woman at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) … [Read more...] about BI Warns Public After Filipina intercepted attempting to work illegally in Lebanon
Four victims of human trafficking deported from S, Korea
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- Four victims of human trafficking arrived in the Philippines on June 19, after they were deported from South Korea for illegally working as entertainers. The Bureau of Immigration's Protection and Border Enforcement Section (I-PROBES) in a press statement reported that the victims had arrived in the Philippines on a Jeju Air flight from South … [Read more...] about Four victims of human trafficking deported from S, Korea
Japanese “luffy” gang members arrested in PH-Immigration
DAVAO CITY, Philippines— A Japanese who is wanted in Tokyo for theft and robbery was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) along Estrella Avenue, barangay Poblacion, Makati City on Saturday, May 26. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the fugitive as 26-year-old Nagaura Hiroki, who was apprehended by operatives from the BI’s Fugitive Search Unit … [Read more...] about Japanese “luffy” gang members arrested in PH-Immigration
