Tag: Fixers

Immigration bureau to foreign students: Don’t transact with “fixers”

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration has warned foreign students against fixers offering assistance on student visa processing. The bureau issued the warning following reports of four cases of visa tampering in June. According to bureau chief Jaime Morente, one case involved an Indian national who transacted with a certain “Rudyard” online for the processing of  his and his two cousins’ application. Bureau Student Visa Section Chief Anthony Cabrera said the fake visa was […]

CIDG ordered to probe COVID-19 vaccine schedule “fixers”

(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police Chief Guillermo Eleazar has ordered the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group to look into the illegal operations of “fixers” who seek payment from people who wish to get vaccinated at an earlier schedule. Eleazar gave the order after Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said  two “fixers” were caught asking for fees in exchange for allowing persons to get COVID-19 shots ahead of their schedules in Pasig City’s vaccination program. […]

Immigration bureau to public: Report “fixers”

(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Immigration urged the public to report fixers, adding that no official or employee was authorized to complete speedy transactions for a fee or for other considerations. In a statement, the bureau said the report should be directed to the bureau’s Committee on Good Governance through [email protected] or to the administrative division through [email protected]. The complaint under oath, the bureau said, should contain the following: Name of supposed fixer Location […]

Immigration bureau warns Filipinos going abroad vs individuals claiming to facilitate departures in exchange for money

(Eagle News) — Filipinos going abroad should beware of individuals asking for money in exchange for their permission to depart amid COVID-19 restrictions, the Bureau of Immigration said. The bureau made the statement after a Filipino who wanted to go to Dubai as a tourist was victimized by a certain James who claimed to be an immigration officer who could help her leave the country. According to the bureau, the complainant initially transferred P7,000 through […]

12 alleged fixers nabbed in QC

(Eagle News)–Authorities on Monday, Oct. 21, nabbed 12 alleged fixers in a barangay in Quezon City. In a statement, the Land Transportation Office said the suspects, who were not identified, were arrested in Barangay Pinyahan following complaints against them on social media. LTO Law Enforcement Service Acting Director Clarence Guinto said the suspects, who operated in the barangay where they were arrested, would “approach LTO clients and act as if they belong to an LTO […]