BI arrests 2 foreign nationals for overstaying in Bohol and Cebu

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested two foreign nationals, a Chinese man and a Japanese man, in separate operations in Bohol and Cebu for overstaying their authorized period of stay in the Philippines.

Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado stated that these arrests demonstrate the BI's dedication to enforcing immigration laws and maintaining vigilance against foreign nationals who violate visa regulations.

The Chinese national, identified as Dong Chengzhi, 27, was apprehended in Doljo, Panglao, Bohol by BI operatives in coordination with the Panglao Municipal Police.

Simultaneously, the Japanese national, Takeshi Nishiyama, 48, was arrested in Kasambagan, Cebu with the assistance of the Mabolo Police Station.

Both apprehended individuals are currently in BI custody as their deportation cases are being processed.

Commissioner Viado emphasized that violators will face legal consequences and that the BI will not tolerate any disrespect for immigration laws.