BI doubles foreign national deportations in Jan-June 2025

The number of foreign nationals deported from the Philippines during the first half of 2025 doubled compared to the same period last year, according to the Bureau of Immigration.

A total of 1,422 foreign nationals were deported due to immigration violations this year, up from 717 in 2024, with Chinese nationals accounting for the majority at 957, followed by Vietnamese and South Koreans.

The BI also reported that two Sudanese men were apprehended in San Carlos City, Pangasinan, on July 22 for violating immigration laws.

Most of these deportations involved foreigners working illegally in Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) despite a ban on such activities.

BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado emphasized that the bureau will continue to expedite the deportation of foreign nationals who violate Philippine laws, following directives from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The BI has also implemented improved deportation protocols, including faster clearances and better coordination with embassies.