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(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration on Thursday, Sept. 16, said it remains on alert to thwart the entry of possible foreign terrorists into the country. The bureau issued the statement after the Japan Embassy in Manila confirmed its government received information about a possible terrorist attack in Southeast Asian countries, including the Philippines. “Those who fail to satisfactorily explain their purpose in coming are turned away and booked on the first available flight […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration on Friday, Sept. 10, announced the suspension of the Order to Leave (OTL) of foreigners who have overstayed their temporary visitor’s visa in the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Immigration chief Jaime Morente said the suspension was pursuant to various resolutions from the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Diseases directing the public to exercise social distancing and minimize travel, and “in the interest of […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has deployed 99 new officers to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to beef up its manpower there. In a statement, the bureau said the new bureau recruits just completed their three-month training on immigration laws, rules and procedures after being from among thousands of individuals who applied for the 99 Immigration Officer 1 plantilla positions. “Our new IOs have started reporting for duty in the three terminals of […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration cautioned the public against unscrupulous individuals offering supposed entry permits in exchange for a fee. The bureau issued the warning after a complaint was filed against a netizen who told victims they had contacts with an immigration officer who would supposedly ensure the smooth entry of foreigners in exchange for the grease money. A check by the bureau found, however, that the supposed immigration officer was not a […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippines has extended the travel ban covering 10 countries amid the Delta variant threat. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the ban on India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia has been extended to Sept. 5. The ban was supposed to lapse on Aug. 31. “These travel restrictions form part of the proactive measures to slow down the rising number of COVID-19 […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration expressed hope the bill that seeks to modernize the agency will be passed. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente made the statement as he thanked the House of Representatives for passing on third reading House Bill No. 8850 or the “Bureau of Immigration Modernization Act.” The bill got 209 affirmative votes, zero negatives, and no abstention. “We thank (the House) for seeing the importance of updating our law,” Morente said. […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration will soon launch an ACR I-Card checking system for foreign passengers so they can enter and exit the country with more ease, the bureau said. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said the bureau’s automated travel control system will be integrated with its database of issued alien certification of registration identity cards (ACR I-Cards), and will be pilot-tested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminal 3 before […]
(Eagle News) — Foreigners who are holders of immigrant or permanent resident visas but whose alien certificate of registration identity cards (ACR I-Card) have expired, can still travel to the Philippines. The Bureau of Immigration said based on a memorandum earlier issued by Immigration chief Jaime Morente, this was for as long as they have valid re-entry permits. Morente issued the directive upon recommendation of the Bureau’s Alien Registration Division (ARD) which held that arriving […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration said its unit at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport was on “heightened alert” for the duration of the enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila. Immigration chief Jaime Morente said the bureau will continue to operate at full capacity there to “ensure that our services are not hampered and adequate manpower is available to serve passengers arriving and departing at our premiere port.” Airport personnel, according to Morente, are […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has arrested a Korean fugitive wanted for fraud in his country. In a statement, the bureau said 61-year-old Lee Sanghun was nabbed by bureau operatives in a restaurant in Calinan District, Davao City, last weekend, in coordination with the National Bureau of Investigation XI-South Eastern Mindanao Regional Office. The bureau said Lee has a standing arrest warrant issued in 2020 by the Gunsan Branch, Jeonju District Court of […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has deported a South Korean fugitive wanted in his country for cybercriminal activity. In a statement, the bureau said 44-year-old Park Junyoung was flown back to his country last Saturday, July 31, aboard a Jeju Air flight bound for Incheon, Seoul that left the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). Morente said Park was expelled pursuant to a summary deportation order that the bureau’s Board of Commissioners issued against him […]
(Eagle News) — Immigration chief Jaime Morente thanked the House of Representatives for including the proposed Bureau of Immigration Modernization Act as one of the top priorities for its third and final regular session. Morente, in particular, thanked Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, who pushed for its inclusion. Apart from the bureau’s proposed law, among those reportedly named as one of the five important measures identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council are Creating the Philippine […]
