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Bureau of Immigration

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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) enforces immigration laws in the Philippines, focusing on monitoring and deporting illegal foreign nationals, combating human trafficking, and preventing the use of fraudulent documents. Recent efforts include processing over 7.84 million tourist arrivals in 2025 and arresting 268 foreign fugitives in the first half of the year. The BI also plays a key role in rescuing victims of human trafficking and ensuring compliance with national security and immigration policies.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Sun, September 7, 2025 at 5:43 AM

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Recent developments on Bureau of Immigration

Sat, September 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM

Ex-PCSO exec Garma returns to PH after US asylum denied

Retired police colonel Royina Garma, formerly of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), has returned to the Philippines after her asylum application was rejected in the US.

Sat, September 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM

BI appeals court order for businessman Joseph Sy release

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is appealing a Taguig City court order directing the release of businessman Joseph Sy, whom the BI identifies as Chinese national Chen Zhong Zhen.

Sat, September 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM

Court orders release of Global Ferronickel chair Sy from BI detention

A Taguig City court has ordered the release of Global Ferronickel Holdings chairperson Joseph Sy from Bureau of Immigration detention after granting his petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Fri, September 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM

BI arrests alleged member of 'Luffy' syndicate in Pampanga

BI FSU operatives arrested Japanese national Ohnishi Kentaro, an alleged member of the notorious 'Luffy' syndicate, in Angeles City, Pampanga, on Thursday.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM

BI deports 49 South Korean fugitives

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) deported 49 South Korean fugitives on Wednesday morning, marking the largest simultaneous deportation of South Koreans since 2017.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM

DOJ issues ILBO vs 35 in flood control project anomalies

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla signed an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) against 35 individuals implicated in anomalous flood control projects.

Thu, August 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM

FNI chair on leave amid citizenship issue

Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. chairman Joseph Sy is on voluntary leave to address personal legal matters concerning his citizenship.

Tue, August 26, 2025 at 9:27 PM

BI processes deportation case vs. Global Ferronickel chair for citizenship claims

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is processing a deportation case against Joseph Sy, chairperson of Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc., for allegedly falsifying his Filipino citizenship.

Tue, August 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM

SEC monitoring FNI chair Sy's arrest for misrepresentation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is closely monitoring the arrest of Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (FNI) chair Joseph Sy, who was apprehended on August 21 for alleged misrepresentation of his citizenship.

Mon, August 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM

24 Filipinos rescued from Cambodia scam hubs arrive home

Twenty-four Filipinos have returned home after being rescued from scam hubs in Cambodia.