Tag: Bureau of Immigration officials

Immigration bureau warns vs individuals posing as its officials and seeking favors

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has warned the public against individuals pretending to be bureau officials and seeking favors. The bureau issued the statement following reports of the scammers targeting heads of its provincial offices. “These scammers would call up the office and pretend to be from the BI’s top management, often requesting cellphone load and other small favors,” bureau chief Jaime Morente said. According to Morente, the modus was  a recurring scheme, […]

Senator recommends filing of perjury against ex-BI execs

  QUEZON City, Philippines — Senator Joel Villanueva on Monday (January 23) at the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing recommended that a complaint for perjury be filed against former Bureau of Immigration officials Atty. Michael Robles and Atty. Al Argosino. This is because they did not reveal in a previous Senate hearing that they received bribe money from Jack Lam.