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NBI, BI work on swift release of clearances to speed up deportation of POGO workers
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Bureau of Immigration (BI) are expediting the issuance of clearances for foreign nationals arrested in illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to speed up their deportation.
BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado stated that the goal is to remove these individuals from the country as quickly as possible, reducing government detention costs.
A valid passport, an outbound ticket, and an NBI clearance are the essential documents for deportation.
The BI coordinated with the NBI to ensure clearances are issued within a single day.
This action aligns with President Marcos' directive to ban POGOs and deport arrested foreign workers.
Approximately 2,000 workers have already been deported, and an estimated 10,650 POGO-related foreigners remain in the Philippines, according to the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC).
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Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to expedite the deportation of foreign nationals previously employed by Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).
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The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has requested the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to stop POGO workers from using connecting flights during deportation to prevent them from evading repatriation.
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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is expediting the deportation of foreign nationals involved in illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to reduce government expenses.
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