Starting from July 2025, the Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines will officially increase the express lane fees for all expedited processing services from the original 500 pesos to 1000 pesos, an increase of 100%. The new regulation has attracted attention from all sectors, especially affecting
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
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) of the Philippines has recently been exposed to a crisis of trust. Several internal staff members jointly submitted a signed complaint letter to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., directly accusing the current Director, Joel Anthony Viado, of serious dereliction of duty,
Four Chinese nationals, suspects in a POGO case, attempted to bribe their way out of the country with a substantial amount, ending up losing both money and freedom, and reigniting the issue of corruption within the Philippine immigration system. Each paid 500,000 pesos, hoping to "whitewash" their i
In response to the recent arrest of 42 Chinese nationals in Alabat Island, Quezon Province, Governor Helen Tan held a press conference today to formally respond, clarifying that these workers are not involved with offshore gaming operations (POGO), but are employed by the local Alabat Wind Power Pro
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) of the Philippines recently launched a thunderous operation, dismissing 7 officials suspected of assisting human trafficking, marking the largest internal purge of the immigration system since the Marcos Jr. administration took office.Senior Outrage: Anti-Corruption St
The Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines recently arrested five Chinese nationals on the blacklist at the Sanbangyan International Airport, including two fugitives wanted by China. It is reported that these individuals are related to the Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) Lucky South 99,
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested a 44-year-old Chinese fugitive attempting to extend his tourist visa, highlighting the government's strict crackdown on foreign criminals hiding in the country.The suspect, named Lin Guangxiu, was arrested on February 11 at the BI headquarters in Manila, after
BI commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said those who hire illegal aliens will face the full force of the law.The Philippines.-The Bureau of Immigration (BI)has warned companies and people to avoid harbouring illegal foreign workers from offshore gaming operators.In a statement, BI officer-in-charge com
The Philippines is intensifying efforts to deport over 11,000 foreign nationals linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) activities following the government’s ban on the industry. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has declared these individuals as illegal aliens and is conducting a nationwi
Netizen submission:Has the Philippine Bureau of Immigration started messing things up now? Those who previously processed white-collar dependent work visas are now also being listed with POGO records.My friend recently returned to China and asked an agency to check for any black marks. The agency me
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) of the Philippines has conducted a major personnel reshuffle at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) border control team, replacing three key leaders.The new Immigration Commissioner, Joel Anthony Viado, who took office in September, stated that the purpose of
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) Fugitive Search Unit (FSU) agents arrested a South Korean man wanted in his country for illegal gambling.Philippines Bureau of Immigration Director Joel Anthony Viado arrested 42-year-old Choi Jong-guk in a popular entertainment district in Brgy. Tambo, Parañaque City.
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