Camp Bagong Diwa

Camp Bagong Diwa, located in Taguig City, serves as a detention facility for the Bureau of Immigration. It houses foreign nationals arrested for various crimes, including pranks, fraud, and theft. The facility has recently dealt with high-profile cases such as the arrest of Vitaly Zdorovetskiy and other international fugitives, highlighting its role in maintaining security and enforcing Philippine laws on foreigners.

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Last updated at May 8, 2025.

Recent stories about Camp Bagong Diwa

Teves discharged from PGH, returns to jail

Former Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr., who underwent emergency surgery for an appendectomy on June 18, was discharged from the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) and returned to his detention cell at Annex 2 of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Camp Bagong Diwa on Tuesday evening.
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3 drug suspects, 1 minor, arrested in Pasay City

Three drug suspects, including a minor, were arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by Pasay City Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) on Wednesday, April 30.
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BI arrests two South Koreans in multi-million dollar investment scams

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Paranaque City arrested two South Korean nationals, Kim Young Sam and Weon Cheolyong, who are wanted for their alleged involvement in multi-million-dollar investment scams.
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BI arrests Japanese woman linked to 'Luffy' fraud syndicate

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested a 33-year-old Japanese woman named Natsuki Kimura suspected of being part of the 'Luffy' gang involved in theft and fraud on Friday.
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BI rearrests South Korean fugitive Na Ikhyeon

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) rearrested South Korean fugitive Na Ikhyeon and his accomplice Kang Changbeom on Sunday, March 9, after they escaped from BI custody in Barangay Pampang, Angeles City.
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BI suspends, fires staff linked to Na Ikhyeon escape; fugitive re-arrested

Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado on Thursday, March 6, ordered the preventive suspension and immediate dismissal of all immigration personnel linked to the escape of high-profile South Korean fugitive Na Ikhyeon.
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BI arrests Chinese suspect in POGO money laundering

A Chinese national suspected of money laundering for illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Pasay City on Tuesday, March 4.
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BI arrests South Korean fugitive for telecom fraud

A South Korean fugitive wanted for alleged involvement in telecommunications fraud has been arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Paranaque City.
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BI signs UN APIS agreement to screen travelers

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to sign an agreement with the United Nations this March for the Advanced Passenger Information System (APIS), which will be operational by then.
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BI prioritizes rapid deportation of POGO workers

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is prioritizing the swift deportation of workers arrested in POGO hubs following a call from the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission.
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