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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 addressing illegal activities involving foreign nationals. He has been actively involved in operations targeting scams, illegal employment, and violations of Philippine laws, emphasizing national security and the integrity of immigration processes. Viado frequently collaborates with other government agencies to ensure compliance and uphold the country's legal and regulatory frameworks.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Fri, January 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM

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Fri, January 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM

BI launches manhunt for 2 escaped South Korean fugitives

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has launched a nationwide manhunt for two South Korean fugitives, Lee Jingyu, 32, and Yang Heejun, 44, who escaped from the BI Warden's Facility in Muntinlupa.

Thu, January 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM

BI warns of new stock market scam targeting Filipinos

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a warning about a new stock market scam targeting Filipinos, where victims are coerced into luring others into fraudulent stock trading platforms.

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).