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Joel Anthony Viado

Joel Anthony Viado is the Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines, known for his efforts in combating human trafficking and illegal recruitment. He has been instrumental in rescuing victims and arresting individuals involved in fraudulent activities at Philippine airports. Viado emphasizes the importance of legal employment and warns aspiring overseas workers about the risks associated with illegal recruitment schemes.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Tue, August 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM

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Recent developments on Joel Anthony Viado

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.

Sat, August 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM

BI intercepts passenger with fake OEC at NAIA Terminal 3

A male passenger attempting to travel to Hong Kong was apprehended at NAIA Terminal 3 for presenting a fake overseas employment certificate (OEC).

Fri, August 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM

Chinese national caught with fake PH passport at NAIA 3

Immigration agents at NAIA Terminal 3 apprehended a 60-year-old Chinese national, Chen Zhong Zhen, for allegedly misrepresenting himself as a Filipino.

Sat, August 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM

BI starts deportation proceedings vs American pastor accused of child abuse

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is initiating deportation proceedings against American pastor Jeremy K. Ferguson, 48, who is accused of physically abusing at least 160 children in Mexico, Pampanga.

Wed, August 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM

BI officers rescue 3 women recruited for Singapore jobs

Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers rescued three female victims of human trafficking at the Davao International Airport who were recruited to work as entertainers in Singapore.

Sun, August 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM

BI arrests Japanese national linked to 'Luffy' fraud ring

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested Kensuke Kudo, a 28-year-old Japanese national suspected of being a member of the "Luffy" fraud ring, in Taguig City.

Mon, July 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM

BI arrests 268 foreign fugitives in H1 2025

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has apprehended 268 foreign fugitives in the first half of 2025, a significant fourfold increase from the 69 arrests made during 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, with nearly 1,500 individuals removed in the first half of 2025, a doubling of the figure from the same period last year.

Tue, July 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM

4 Filipinos rescued from Cambodia scam syndicates

Four Filipino men, aged 27 to 46, were repatriated to the Philippines after being trafficked to Cambodia and forced to work for online scam syndicates.