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Joel Anthony Viado

Joel Anthony Viado is the Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines, responsible for enforcing immigration laws and deporting foreign nationals involved in illegal activities. He has been actively leading operations against foreigners engaged in fraud, illegal mining, POGO operations, and other violations that threaten national security and public order.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Thu, December 4, 2025 at 1:12 AM

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Recent developments on Joel Anthony Viado

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thu, September 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM

17 foreign nationals arrested in Isabela, Masbate for illegal mining

Seventeen foreign nationals, mostly Chinese, have been arrested this week in separate operations in Isabela and Masbate targeting illegal mining.

Thu, September 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM

BI issues lookout bulletin for 35 individuals linked to flood control projects

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has placed 35 individuals linked to alleged anomalous flood control projects on an immigration lookout bulletin order (ILBO).

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM

BI monitors 35 in flood control project anomaly probe

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is monitoring 35 individuals implicated in anomalous flood control projects following an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 1:14 AM

3 Chinese nationals arrested in Tawi-Tawi for overstaying and illegal departure

Three Chinese nationals were intercepted in separate operations in Tawi-Tawi while attempting to leave the country through unauthorized routes, as reported by the Bureau of Immigration (BI).

Mon, July 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM

BI sees 8% rise in passenger arrivals

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported an 8% increase in passenger arrivals from January to June 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, processing a total of 7,840,728 arrivals.