Joel Anthony Viado

Joel Anthony Viado is the current Immigration Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines, known for his efforts in combating illegal activities and protecting national security. He has spearheaded numerous operations to arrest foreign fugitives and deport illegal immigrants, significantly increasing these numbers from January to June 2025. Viado emphasizes collaboration with international law enforcement agencies and inter-agency coordination within the Philippines to ensure effective enforcement of immigration laws.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

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BI arrests 268 foreign fugitives Jan-Jun 2025

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported a significant increase in foreign fugitive arrests in the Philippines from January to June 2025, with 268 individuals apprehended compared to 69 during the same period last year.
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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.
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4 trafficked Filipinos repatriated from Cambodia

On Tuesday, authorities reported the repatriation of four Filipino men who were allegedly trafficked to Cambodia through a job scam.
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Chinese woman arrested at NAIA for using Filipino's ID fraudulently

Law enforcement agencies arrested a Chinese woman at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Sunday after she was found misrepresenting herself as Filipino Cassia Palma Poliquit.
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BI arrests 7 Chinese nationals in online scam ops

The Bureau of Immigration reported on Wednesday the arrest of Chinese fugitives involved in online scams during separate operations in Pampanga.
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PAGCOR approves PHP50M for POGO worker repatriation

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has approved a PHP50 million grant to fund the deportation of foreign workers employed by illegal offshore gaming operators.
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Court dismisses Chinese national Guo as Bamban mayor

Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 34 dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo from her post on Friday, June 27.
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BI arrests 3 foreigners posing as Filipinos in Zamboanga

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) expressed concern over foreigners using illegally-acquired Philippine identities for potential espionage or criminal activities.
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Russian vlogger arrested for harassment, back in BI custody

Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, who was arrested for harassing a security guard and passersby in Taguig City, has been returned to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) holding facility after posting bail on June 18.
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Russian vlogger transferred to BJMP custody

Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy has been transferred to the custody of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) by the Bureau of Immigration (BI).
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