Philippines deports 165 Chinese nationals from Bamban POGO hub
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines said Wednesday it had deported 165 Chinese citizens it accused of working in an online scam center based in Bamban, Tarlac.
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BI backs DFA on stricter visa controls for Chinese
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) supports the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)’s plan to implement stricter rules for the issuance of tourist visas to Chinese nationals.
Inter-agency body to meet Monday over rise in Chinese students
MANILA, Philippines — The Inter-Agency Committee on Foreign Students (IACFS) will meet on Monday to discuss the increase in Chinese nationals studying in the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Sunday.
House okays PH citizenship for figure skater Aleksandr Korovin
MANILA, Philippines: The House of Representatives gave its final nod to a bill that seeks to grant Philippine citizenship to figure skater Aleksander Korovin.
Chinese held for cyber fraud, overstaying
MANILA, Philippines — A 28-year-old Chinese was arrested by immigration officers on allegations of cyber fraud and overstaying in the country.
Press Release - Chiz urges BI to provide evidence on allegations vs Chinese students
Amid mounting concerns over the presence of Chinese students in the Cagayan region, Sen. Chiz Escudero has called upon the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to intensify its scrutiny and provide evidence regarding allegations that some of them may be acting as spies.
Press Release - Gatchalian demands ironclad BI measures to filter out foreign criminals entering PH
Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated his call for the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to implement more stringent measures to filter out foreign criminals entering the country to work for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), now known as Internet Gaming Licensees (IGL).
Press Release - Statement of Senator Risa Hontiveros on the reported influx of Chinese students in Cagayan
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