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Joel Anthony Viado

Joel Anthony Viado is the Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines, leading efforts to enforce immigration laws and combat illegal activities by foreign nationals. He has been instrumental in increasing arrests and deportations of foreigners involved in illegal POGO operations, illegal mining, and other violations. His work aligns with President Marcos' directives to protect the country's resources and uphold legal integrity.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, October 20, 2025 at 5:09 AM

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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.

Mon, July 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM

BI arrests 268 foreign fugitives in first six months of 2025

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has significantly increased its apprehension of foreign fugitives, arresting 268 individuals in the first six months of 2025, a four-fold rise from the 69 arrests made in the same period last year.

Fri, July 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM

BI deports nearly 1,500 foreigners in first half of 2025

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported a significant increase in the deportation of foreign nationals during the first half of 2025, with nearly 1,500 individuals removed from the country.

Tue, July 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM

4 Pinoys rescued from Cambodia job scam

Four Filipino men, aged 27 to 46, have been repatriated to the Philippines after falling victim to job scam syndicates in Cambodia.