Norman Tansingco

Norman Tansingco is the former Bureau of Immigration (BI) commissioner who was dismissed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over allegations of irregularities related to ex-mayor Alice Guo's escape and failure to promptly report her departure, leading to concerns about visa issuance to fake corporations involved in illegal activities.

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Last updated at March 3, 2025.

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Marcos appoints Viado as new BI chief, calls for modern immigration law

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. appointed Joel Anthony M. Viado as the new Bureau of Immigration (BI) chief following the dismissal of his predecessor, Norman Tansingco.
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Justice Sec Remulla appoints BI Deputy Commissioner Viado OIC after Tansingco's dismissal

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla designated Bureau of Immigration (BI) Deputy Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado as officer-in-charge following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s dismissal of Commissioner Norman Tansingco on Tuesday due to his failure to prevent the escape of dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo and other lapses.
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Marcos Jr approves BI chief鈥檚 dismissal over irregularities

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the dismissal of Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco on Monday, citing irregularities in the agency.
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Former mayor testifies on escape, yacht used

Former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo appeared before a Senate panel where she provided details about her escape from the Philippines in July.
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DOJ: Officials aiding Guo's escape close to being identified

A YouTube video claiming that immigration officials who helped Mayor Alice Guo leave the Philippines have been identified and caught has gained significant views.
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Justice Sec Remulla suspects BI officials helped Guo leave Philippines

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla suggested possible involvement of some Bureau of Immigration (BI) personnel in assisting dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo's illegal exit from the Philippines.
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BI bars entry to 4 Vietnamese nationals suspected of illegal work, deports 2 Korean fraud suspects

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) barred entry to four Vietnamese nationals suspected of entering the Philippines as tourists but seeking illegal employment.
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BI intercepts 15 undocumented foreigners in Tawi-Tawi

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted at least 15 undocumented foreigners in Tawi-Tawi on Sunday, September 1.
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Malaysians linked to KJC denied entry, deported for protest ties

Three Malaysian citizens claiming affiliation with Apollo Quiboloy's Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) were denied entry into the Philippines on August 27 after attempting to join an anti-government protest.
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BI raids illegal online gaming hub, arrests over 100 foreigners

More than 100 foreign nationals were arrested during a raid at an illegal online gaming hub in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu on Saturday.
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