BI, Asean counterparts in high-level consultations
THE Bureau of Immigration and its counterparts in the Association of South East Asian (Asean) held high-level consultations with partner nations to enhance regional cooperation.
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3 Chinese wanted for criminal cases nabbed in Parañaque City
THREE Chinese wanted for a string of criminal cases in the Philippines and in China were arrested in Parañaque City by operatives from the Bureau of Immigration’s Fugitive Search Unit (BI FSU).
Over 2,300 Chinese nationals repatriated due to POGOs since 2022
BACOLOR, Pampanga — More than 2,300 Chinese nationals have been repatriated from the Philippines over issues related to illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) since 2022, according to the Bureau of Immigration. From 2022 to 2024, at least 2,379 Chinese nationals have been deported, around half or 1,207 of whom were asked to leave the country in connection to their employment at POGO hubs. "But there were also Chinese nationals who were sent home because they were categorized as victims," Homer Arellano, head of the Bureau of Immigrations’ prosecution and legal assistance section, said in a mix of English and Filipino. This data from the Bureau of Immigration was provided to lawmakers during the first meeting of the House of Representatives' "quad" committee, which held its first hearing on Friday in Bacolor, Pampanga. The megapanel fuses together four House committees — dangerous drugs, public order and safety, human rights and public accounts — to investigate the connection between POGOs and the illegal drug trade. Part of the inquiry will also touch on the alleged collusion between public officials and Chinese nationals to acquire properties to be used for illegal POGOs. On Friday, Rep.
Alice Guo still in the Philippines, preparing motion — lawyer
MANILA, Philippines — The lawyer of Alice Guo said on Wednesday he has been assured by the dismissed mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, that she remains in the Philippines.
Roque, 11 others on immigration lookout – DOJ
MANILA, Philippines — An immigration lookout bulletin order (ILBO) has been issued against former presidential spokesman Harry Roque Jr. and 11 other persons of interest in the investigation on the raided Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga.
Immigration lookout bulletin issued vs Harry Roque, 11 others
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued an immigration lookout bulletin order against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and 11 other individuals allegedly linked to the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators in Porac, Pampanga.
Loose Women's Ruth Langsford criticised after fiery debate on immigration and UK riots
Ruth Langsford, Loose Women presenter, has been accused by viewers of revealing her "true colours" during a heated debate about the UK riots on the show.
