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GATCHALIAN WANTS PROBE ON BI POGO DEPORTATIONS

Amid allegations of corruption and misconduct raised by some concerned Bureau of Immigration (BI) employees against the agency’s leadership, Senator Win Gatchalian called for stricter enforcement of the country’s anti-POGO policy, particularly in the handling of POGO deportations. “The improper implementation of the country’s anti-POGO policy concerning the detention and deportation of foreign nationals involved […]

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DOTR VOWS: FASTER BI PROCESSING AT NAIA SOON

Passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) can expect shorter lines and a more comfortable experience at the airport with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) signing an agreement with the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to enhance passenger experience at the country’s main gateway. The agreement follows President Ferdinand […]

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BI TOLD: PROBE RECORDS OF FOREIGNERS IN QUE CASE

Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel urged the House committee on public order and safety to investigate the immigration records of three foreign nationals implicated in the kidnapping and murder of businessman Anson Que and his driver. “We have reason to believe that many foreigners involved in criminal activities entered the country during the height […]

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BI CHIEF URGED: REIMBURSE OFFLOADED PASSENGERS

Senate President Chiz Escudero is serving notice to the incoming Immigration Commissioner to rush the reimbursement of the expenses incurred by thousands of passengers who missed their flights due to unnecessary delays brought about by the pre-departure procedures of the Bureau of Immigration (BI). “‘Ber’ months na, pero ni isang kusing wala pa ring nabayaran […]

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CASES VS BI, PSA WORKERS BEHIND GUO’S EXIT URGED

Senator Raffy Tulfo questioned the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) apparent lack of vigilance and failure to timely file cases against erring employees of pertinent offices of the local civil registrar and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) who are in connivance with foreign nationals in the issuance of fake Philippine passports and birth certificates. Tulfo, Chairperson […]

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BI TOLD: PROVE THAT CHINESE STUDENTS ARE SPIES

Amid mounting concerns over the presence of Chinese students in the Cagayan region, Senator Chiz Escudero has called upon the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to intensify its scrutiny and provide evidence regarding allegations that some of them may be acting as spies. Escudero emphasized that until proven otherwise, the accusations against these Chinese nationals remain […]

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BI EXCESS INCOME TO FUND REFUNDS OF AIR PASSENGERS

Senator Chiz Escudero has assured employees of the Bureau of Immigration that their salaries and benefits will remain intact and untouched even with the inclusion of a provision in the 2024 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) that allows the reimbursement of thousands of passengers who missed their flights due to long immigration assessment. Addressing the issue […]

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BI LAUDED FOR USE OF BODY CAMERAS BY INSPECTORS

The Bureau of Immigration’s (BI’s) decision to embrace the use of body-worn video cameras for its secondary inspectors has been welcomed by House of Representatives Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan. “The donning of body cameras will provide an accurate recording of events whenever an international traveler comes into contact with an immigration […]

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BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION MODERNIZATION GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives has approved on second reading the proposed new legislation that would enable the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to embark on an aggressive plan to modernize its systems and professionalize its staff. The House approved without any objections House Bill No. 8203, or the proposed BI Modernization Act, which was among the priority […]

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P1.2B BI MODERNIZATION FUND GETS HOUSE PANEL OK

The consolidated bill just recently approved by the House committee on justice on the makeover of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) aims to put up a P1.2-billion Immigration Trust Fund (ITF) to modernize this agency, touch up its pay scales and further professionalize its officers plus rank and file, according to Camarines Sur Rep. LRay […]