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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

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

BI deports 10 Chinese nationals wanted for cyber fraud, economic crimes

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DAVAO CITY (July 28) --- The Bureau of Immigration deported ten Chinese nationals arrested by Immigration operatives since  week in Metro Manila and Pampanga. Immigration Commissioner Jaime H. Morente  said the arrested Chinese nationals are all wanted by authorities in Beijing for serious offenses, including economic crimes, internet fraud and smuggling. Those arrested … [Read more...] about BI deports 10 Chinese nationals wanted for cyber fraud, economic crimes

Immigration launches P329-million E-Gate project to Expedite Passenger Processing

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DAVAO CITY (July 20) --- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday July 19, launched  its P329-million Electronic Gate System (E-Gate) project in a bid to further improve the processing of international passengers and reduce the long queues of travelers at the airports. BI Commissioner Jaime H. Morente said that with the project’s launching at the Ninoy Aquino International … [Read more...] about Immigration launches P329-million E-Gate project to Expedite Passenger Processing