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(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has warned the public against unscrupulous individuals posing as its personnel on Facebook to solicit money from Filipinos who wish to work abroad. According to the bureau, the public should “not condone such,” and should instead report any attempts to local authorities. Immigration Chief Jaime Morente said this was, after all, “a type of scamming and cybercrime.” Morente made the statement following reports of these individuals offering assistance […]
(Eagle News) — Over 100 foreign nationals were arrested in 2021 for violating Philippine immigration laws, the Bureau of Immigration said. According to the bureau, of the 158 nabbed in operations conducted by members of the bureau’s Intelligence Division nationwide, 86 were Chinese, 37 were Koreans, and 10 were Nigerians. Also arrested were six Indians, four Americans, four British nationals, three Japanese, two Indonesians, a Dutch, a German, a Tunisian, a Cambodian, a Lebanese, and […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has said unvaccinated foreigners who need to transact with the bureau may do so in its offices not located inside malls. In a statement, Immigration chief Jaime Morente said this was in compliance with the resolution of the Metro Manila Council (MMC) and a directive announced by the Palace banning unvaccinated people from dining in restaurants and going to such establishments. He added foreigners are covered by the […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has reminded foreign nationals in the country to report to any of the agency’s participating offices nationwide starting January 2022. According to Immigration chief Jaime Morente, the annual report is in compliance with the Alien Registration Act of 1950, which requires all aliens with immigrant and non-immigrant visas to report to the bureau within the first 60 days of every calendar year. He said under the law, foreigners […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has warned airlines against allowing the boarding of passengers who are not allowed to enter the Philippines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the bureau, airlines that do this will be meted out a hefty fine. “We are conducting 100% passport inspection to ensure that we see the complete travel history of the arriving passengers,” bureau ports operation division chief Carlos Capulong said. Only recently, the Inter-Agency Task […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration urged unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals for COVID-19 to secure an appointment online first before proceeding to the bureau. According to the bureau, only fully vaccinated individuals can walk in. They will be required to present their vaccination card prior to entry. “The Civil Security Unit and all Division Section/Unit Heads are enjoined to adhere and implement our minimum health and safety protocols despite the more lenient restrictions […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines remains closed to tourists. This was reiterated by the Bureau of Immigration, following reports that the bureau’s offices were being swamped with queries after Metro Manila was placed under the less restrictive Alert Level 2 status. He said, so far, only those under the categories allowed by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases may be admitted. He said this was also provided they come from […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has reiterated the ban on the posting of TikTok videos while in their uniforms to employees. In a memorandum to all BI port personnel, Immigration Port Operations Chief Carlos Capulong made the statement anew following reports that some bureau employees assigned to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) continued to post videos on the social media platform which were taken while they were on duty and wearing their […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has warned foreigners overstaying in the country to regularize their stay or face deportation. Immigration chief Jaime Morente issued the reminder after immigration agents in Mindanao arrested an American in Samal Island, Davao del Norte for allegedly overstaying. Bureau intelligence officer Melody Penelope Gonzales, Mindanao Intelligence Task Group head, said the American national was arrested after his estranged Filipina girlfriend complained that the former had been sending threatening […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration clarified tourists are still not allowed to enter the Philippines even if they come from countries on the Philippines’ green list. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said that only Filipinos, balikbayans, and those with valid and existing long-term visas from green and yellow list countries are allowed to enter. The following countries are on the Philippines’ green list: Algeria American Samoa Bhutan Burkina Faso Cameroon Cayman Islands Chad China […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration reminded its employees not to engage in political activities whether online or offline. According to Immigration chief Jaime Morente, campaigning actively and soliciting votes and support for election bets remains prohibited among public servants, who are “expected to remain politically neutral as this is mandated by law.” The 1987 Philippine Constitution defines partisan political activity as “any act designed to promote the election or defeat of a particular […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has reminded foreign nationals that they need the appropriate visas to enter the country. Immigration chief Jaime Morente issued the reminder following reports of foreigners still being turned back because of the absence of visas. All three foreigners, the bureau said, alleged they were unaware that they needed the visas in the first place. According to Morente, the Philippines remains closed to foreign tourists due to the Covid-19 pandemic, […]
