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Bureau of Immigration

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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) enforces immigration laws in the Philippines, focusing on arresting foreign nationals involved in illegal activities such as online gaming, overstaying, and identity fraud. Recent operations have targeted illegal POGO sites, overstayers, and fugitives, in line with government efforts to secure national borders and protect public safety. The BI collaborates with other agencies to ensure compliance with immigration regulations and uphold the integrity of the country's civil registry system.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, October 20, 2025 at 5:08 AM

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Recent developments on Bureau of Immigration

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM

Pangilinan sees parallels between agri-smuggling, Pogo operations

Senator Francis Pangilinan highlighted striking similarities between agricultural smuggling schemes and the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (Pogos).

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM

BI arrests 7 South Koreans for illegal POGO operation in Clark

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) apprehended seven South Koreans in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, for allegedly operating an illegal mini-Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) site.

Wed, October 15, 2025 at 12:40 PM

DOJ issues ILBO vs 19 individuals requested by ICI

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) against 19 individuals requested by the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI).

Fri, October 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM

House Speaker Dy requests DOJ to cancel ex-Rep Co's passport

House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III confirmed he requested the Department of Justice (DOJ) to cancel the passport of former Ako Bicol Representative Elizaldy "Zaldy" Co.

Thu, October 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM

BI arrests 6 Japanese fugitives in Bulacan, Quezon

Six Japanese fugitives, five of whom are suspected members of the JP Dragon gang, were arrested by the Bureau of Immigration in Bulacan and Quezon.

Wed, October 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM

BI arrests Italian, Indian nationals for overstaying

Two foreign nationals, an Italian and an Indian, were apprehended by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in separate operations in Iloilo and Laguna for overstaying and undocumented stay in the Philippines.

Wed, October 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM

DOJ issues ILBOs against 33 officials over flood control project anomalies

Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla signed Immigration Lookout Bulletin Orders (ILBOs) against 33 officials implicated in anomalies within flood control projects.

Sun, October 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM

BI nabs Swiss national with child abuse material charges

A 66-year-old Swiss national, Heinz Arbenz, was apprehended by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on September 29 as he attempted to depart for Bangkok.

Sun, October 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM

BI welcomes Tarlac court ruling voiding Alice Guo's birth certificate

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) welcomed a Tarlac court ruling that declared dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo's birth certificate void, seeing it as a "landmark victory" against identity fraud.

Fri, October 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM

RTC declares Alice Guo's birth certificate void

The Tarlac City Regional Trial Court Branch 111 declared the birth certificate of former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo as void on September 24, 2025.