A woman was intercepted at the airport for using a fake visa stamp to exit the country, claiming she paid $2,000 in cryptocurrency to bribe an "insider".

The Philippines Bureau of Immigration at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 thwarted a human trafficking attempt when a woman was intercepted trying to leave the country with a forged departure stamp. An airport technician suspected of assisting her was also arrested.According to reports,

Philippines Accelerates "Expulsion of Chinese"? 60 Chinese Nationals "Quietly Deported" from 100 West Building Sparking Heated Debate

On June 11, 60 Chinese nationals who were previously raided in April at the Makati 100 West building were discreetly deported by the Philippine authorities. Insiders reported that these individuals were detained successively at the Miguadan and Montinlupa detention centers for two months without inq

The deportation of foreign nationals involved in illegal gambling POGO is accelerating, the Philippines PAOCC: is closely coordinating with multiple countries.

Winston Casio, spokesperson for the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), recently stated that several foreigners involved in illegal online gambling have entered the formal deportation process, currently waiting for the relevant countries to provide travel documents, passport verifica

Visitor downturn and intensified competition in the gaming industry squeeze Okada Manila, S&P downgrades Japan Universal Entertainment's outlook

Due to the sluggish recovery of tourists from the Philippines and intensified competition in the casino sector, S&P Global has announced a downgrade in the outlook for Japan's Universal Entertainment from "stable" to "negative". The report indicates that the market environment in which Okada Manila

Philippines accelerates crackdown on illegal POGOs: Deportation process initiated for foreign suspects, cross-border cooperation strengthened to combat

On the first anniversary of the crackdown on the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), the Philippine government has reiterated its firm stance on the comprehensive prohibition of illegal gambling activities, emphasizing that legal actions will be taken regardless of the nationality or status

Who is the "black hand" behind this? The head of the Philippine Immigration Bureau angrily denounces the bail conspiracy, and the Yang Jianxin case triggers a high-level power struggle.

The controversy surrounding Chinese citizen Yang Jianxin (also known as Tony Yang, Antonio Lim) in the Philippines continues to escalate. Joel Anthony Viado, the Director of the Philippine Bureau of Immigration, publicly stated that he personally halted an attempt to bail out Yang Jianxin recently,

Will Marcos sign the "Anti-POGO Bill"? The Philippines reaches a critical crossroads in regulating offshore gambling.

On June 9, 2025, the Philippine Senate unanimously passed the "2025 Anti-POGO Act" with 23 votes. The following day, the House of Representatives also quickly followed suit, unanimously passing the bill. If signed by the president, this bill will officially become law, completely banning all forms

100west Building Raid Eyewitness Exposes: The Truth Behind High-Paying Job Recruitment in Philippine Park

An anonymous post on a social media platform has revealed just the tip of the iceberg of the "high-salary recruitment" scam in Southeast Asia. The poster claims to be a former employee of the cyber fraud park in the "100west" building in Makati, Philippines, exposing their two-month nightmare from a

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso vows to eradicate the "protection money" chaos and severely punish corrupt law enforcers.

Isko Moreno Domagoso, who is about to return to the position of Mayor of Manila, recently made it clear that combating the chaos of police and law enforcement departments accepting bribes and "protection money" will be one of his top priorities in his new term.In an interview, Moreno pointed out tha

Philippines takes a crucial step in completely banning POGO: Both houses of Congress pass the ban, awaiting President Marcos Jr.'s signature.

The Philippines has entered a critical phase in its crackdown on the offshore gaming industry. With the House of Representatives passing a bill to completely ban offshore gaming operations (POGO), the country is just one presidential signature away from a total prohibition of POGO.Last month, the Se

Philippine Visa Crisis: Chinese People Trapped by "Legal Identity", Where is the Truth Hidden?

Spending thousands of dollars on a so-called "legal visa," thinking your status is secure, only to suddenly receive a notice: "You are 'illegally staying'," facing deportation and blacklisting. This is not an isolated case, but a real predicament increasingly encountered by many Chinese in the Phili

Philippine House of Representatives bipartisan committee investigation: Chinese-funded POGO criminal network infiltrates government, political-business collusion triggers national crisis.

The "Quadrilateral Joint Investigation Committee" of the Philippine House of Representatives held its final public hearing on June 9, focusing on exposing how Chinese-backed transnational criminal groups actively infiltrate the social structure of the Philippines through offshore gambling (POGO). Th

Is a comprehensive ban on POGO imminent? Philippine lawmaker warns: Without legislation to prohibit it, the nation will become a hotbed of crime.

The Philippine Senate recently passed the "Anti-Offshore Gaming Act" on its second reading with overwhelming support, marking a critical step by the government in addressing the issues with POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators).If the bill is successfully passed in the third reading and signed

POGO Investigation Sparks Legislative Storm: In-depth Analysis of the Five Key Legislative Bills of POGO

After a joint investigation lasting 10 months and comprising 15 hearings, the Philippines House of Representatives' "Quadripartite Committee" announced on June 9 the findings of its investigation into offshore gaming (POGO), extrajudicial killings, drug trafficking, and identity forgery, revealing t

The prison is overcrowded! PAOCC announces a temporary suspension of actions against illegal foreign workers!

The head of the Philippine Immigration Bureau stated that he was subjected to "public opinion retaliation" and defamation because he refused to grant bail to the gambling POGO suspect Yang Jianxin.

Joel Anthony M. Viado, the Director of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines, recently spoke out for the first time about the "smearing of the Bureau of Immigration," emphasizing that he has never approved any special bail requests and hinted that the recent public attacks against him mi