BI warns against travel scams
(UPDATE) THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) has advised the public to be wary of travel scams when making arrangements online for a Holy Week vacation.
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‘Probe ex-lawmaker over disrespectful remarks vs First Lady’
MANILA, Philippines — An official of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) yesterday asked the Supreme Court to investigate and look into the possible disbarment of former Biliran representative Glenn Chong over his alleged “reprehensible remarks” against First Lady Liza Marcos.
Press Release - TRANSCRIPT: Opening statement of Sen. Pia Cayetano, Chairperson Blue Ribbon Committee
This public hearing of the Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations (Blue Ribbon) is called to order.
BI: Mail-order bride cases up
MANILA, Philippines — Human trafficking victims brokered as mail-order brides have increased, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI).
MIAA mulls scrapping pest control contracts
MANILA International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Eric Ines is considering terminating the contracts of the pest control and housekeeping units at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for lapses in their services.
March 1 last day for foreigners' annual reporting
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminded all foreign nationals that the deadline for their annual reporting is March 1.
US has not yet requested Quiboloy extradition – DOJ
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has yet to receive a request from the United States to extradite pastor Apollo Quiboloy, who is facing multiple charges of sex and labor trafficking in the US, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said yesterday.
Cable 99: Working constructively with attorneys
February 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the State Department’s famous cable, 99 State 21138 (“Cable 99”). The subject of Cable 99 is “working constructively with immigration attorneys” and provides guidance and instructions to consular officers on the vital role immigration attorneys play in connection with consular processing. It stresses the importance of consular officers having a positive working relationship with immigration attorneys.