Tag: BI
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BI Denies Entry to Two Foreigners Convicted of Sex Offenses
Two Foreigners Denied Entry Over Sex Offender Convictions The Bureau of Immigration (BI) of the Philippines has refused entry to two foreign nationals who were previously convicted of sex offenses in their home countries. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado announced that the individuals were barred from coming to the Philippines after thorough checks showed…
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BI to Install E-Gates in Philippines International Airports to Streamline Immigration
Introduction: A Push Toward Faster Immigration The Bureau of Immigration (BI) of the Philippines has announced a major upgrade to the country’s border control infrastructure. Building on the success of electronic gates at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the BI plans to install 47 additional e-gates at other international airports across the nation. The project,…
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E-gates to Roll Out Across Philippine Airports to Speed Immigration
Philippines Expands E-Gate Immigration Across International Airports The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced plans to extend electronic gate (e-gate) immigration processing beyond Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). With NAIA already using e-gates to streamline entry and exit checks, BI is preparing a deployment program valued at about 1.5 billion Philippine pesos to install 47…
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Philippines to Expand E-Gates Across Major International Airports, BI Announces
BI Announces Expansion of E-Gates to Philippine International Airports The Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines is set to broaden the use of electronic gates, or e-gates, across the country’s international airports. Following the success of e-gates at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), BI officials disclosed plans to install 47 additional e-gates in other…
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BI Reminds Foreigners to Attend 2026 Annual Report for Registered Aliens
What the 2026 Annual Report Means for Foreigners The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a reminder to all registered aliens that the 2026 Annual Report will be conducted during the first two months of 2026. This mandatory event is designed to verify the status of foreign residents, ensure accurate records, and update important personal…
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BI Reminds Foreigners to Attend 2026 Annual Report
Overview: Why the 2026 Annual Report matters The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a reminder for registered aliens to participate in the 2026 Annual Report, a mandatory exercise designed to keep immigration records up to date. The report helps authorities verify the status and activities of foreign residents, ensuring compliance with Philippine immigration laws.…
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BI Reminds Foreigners to Attend the 2026 Annual Report in the Philippines
Philippines’ BI Urges Foreigners to Complete the 2026 Annual Report The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a pivotal reminder for all registered aliens to comply with the 2026 Annual Report. The meticulous registration process is a mandatory part of staying legally in the Philippines, and the BI emphasizes that the annual check-in occurs in…
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BI Arrests 8 Vietnamese Nationals Over Online Scam Activities
Eight Vietnamese Nationals Arrested in Parañaque on Immigration and Fraud Suspicions The Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines announced the arrest of eight Vietnamese nationals in Parañaque City on charges related to overstaying, unauthorized employment, and suspected involvement in online scam activities. The operation underscores ongoing concerns about migrant workers and foreign nationals engaging…
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Two Japanese fugitives deported from the Philippines as BI steps up crackdown
Two Japanese fugitives deported from the Philippines amid security crackdown The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced on Friday, October 17, the deportation of two Japanese fugitives who had been living in the Philippines. The two men, identified by BI Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado, are Takuya Hoshino, 24, and Kunio Aihara, 62. They boarded a…
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Two Japanese fugitives deported by BI to Tokyo
Two Japanese fugitives deported by the Bureau of Immigration The Bureau of Immigration (BI) confirmed that two Japanese nationals suspected of criminal activity have been deported and sent back to Tokyo on October 16. The move comes as part of ongoing efforts to prevent foreign fugitives from finding refuge in the Philippines and to strengthen…