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Bureau of Immigration

BI

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) enforces immigration laws and manages foreign nationals in the Philippines, handling tasks such as deportation, travel restrictions, and security measures at ports of entry. Recent actions include deporting Chinese nationals linked to illegal activities, repatriating human trafficking victims, and enhancing airport security with biometric e-gates. The BI also collaborates with other agencies to monitor individuals involved in corruption and legal violations.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Sun, December 7, 2025 at 1:23 AM

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Recent developments on Bureau of Immigration

Sun, December 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM

BI probes mayor's citizenship amid fake papers, scam allegations

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is investigating the Filipino citizenship of Pagadian City Mayor Samuel Co amid insinuations he might be a Chinese national with fake papers, similar to the case of former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo.

Sun, December 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM

PNP hunts suspects in ghost flood control project

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has dispatched intelligence and tracker teams to apprehend Sarah Discaya and others involved in a "ghost" flood control project in Davao Occidental.

Fri, December 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Senators, staff not required to get travel authority for personal trips

Senate President Vicente Sotto III stated that senators and Senate employees are not required to obtain travel authority for personal trips.

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 11:18 PM

BI to deport Chinese businessman linked to luxury car importation

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to deport a Chinese businessman, Cao Cheng, who is allegedly the importer of luxury cars previously owned by the Discaya couple.

Tue, December 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM

Fugitive Cassandra Ong confirmed in PH, DOJ offers P1M reward

Malacañang confirmed that Cassandra Li Ong, a fugitive facing human trafficking charges, is currently in the Philippines.

Thu, November 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM

7 Filipino human trafficking victims repatriated from Myanmar

Seven Filipino victims of human trafficking in Myanmar have been successfully repatriated to the Philippines, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI).

Wed, November 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM

2 Chinese nationals arrested in Laguna for using fake Filipino IDs to get firearms

Two Chinese nationals were apprehended in San Pedro, Laguna, for allegedly assuming Filipino identities to illegally obtain firearms.

Wed, November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Ombudsman seeks travel ban for 77 linked to flood control projects

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has requested the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to issue a travel restriction order against 77 officials and private individuals implicated in anomalous flood control projects.

Sun, November 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM

BI heightens port security amid arrest warrants for ex-Ako-Bicol rep Co, 15 others

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has heightened security at all international ports following the Sandiganbayan's issuance of arrest warrants against former Ako-Bicol Partylist representative Elizaldy S. Co and 15 others on November 21.

Sun, November 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM

BI deports 23 Chinese nationals for POGO, cyberfraud involvement

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) deported 23 Chinese nationals on November 21 for alleged involvement in unlawful Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) activities and cyberfraud.