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BI deports four Japanese nationals linked to fraud, theft
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Philippines Moves Work Permit Applications Online
Philippines | Alien Employment Permit online payment launches Sept. 3; Interim PEZA visa processing guidelines
Chinese embassy lodges stern representations with the Philippines after a Chinese national dies in immigration detention
Philippines eyes more China flights with visa-free expansion
Woman who ‘shattered the dreams’ of migrant workers arrested in Philippines
Freed Hongkonger sent back to jail as storm delays deportation from Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — The United States Embassy in the Philippines warned Filipino visa applicants against the use of fraudulent documents and misrepresentation.
Tan Kin Lian struggles with Philippines eTravel form, says QR code was never requested at immigration
9 Filipino seafarers arrested in US deported back to the Philippines
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Renewal of Technical Support Subscription and Managed Security Operations Center (MSOC) Services for the Bureau of Immigration's Existing and Operational Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Platform
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The Philippines hopes to expand visa-free entry for Chinese tourists
Philippines Tourism Secretary keen to expand visa-free program for Chinese tourists to more gateways, including Clark
Subscription of Satellite Internet for Various Bureau of Immigration Offices (BI-CB-2026-055)
Philippines eyes visa-free entry for Chinese to resort hub of Clark, other holiday hotspots: tourism secretary
Rehabilitation of Batangas Immigration District Office (BI-CB-2026-054)
Managed Services for Software Development for the Bureau of Immigration
BI-intel arrests another suspected ‘fake Pinoy’
ACCORDING to the latest data published by Passport Reports, the Philippines ranks 46th among 199 countries in the platform's welcoming ranking. The independent passport intelligence platform, which tracks 199 countries and publishes reports in 34 langua
Taiwan cuts migrant worker visa applications from Philippines
Malaysia, Philippines discuss swift repatriation of 5,000 undocumented migrants detained in Sabah depots
Philippines Tourism Surges as Easier Visas Drive 4% Arrivals Growth
Visa Application Requirements
Visa and UMSI Launch U Accept to Empower MSMEs in the Philippines
Visa, UMSI turn smartphones into card readers to drive Philippines cashless shift
India, Guatemala and the Philippines Will Deny Entry to Citizens Who Fail to Renew Their Passports on Time
Philippines expands e-Visa access to the US and Caribbean
Legarda, son leave Philippines — Immigration
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TEST BI officials join immigration conference in Indonesia to strengthen anti-trafficking cooperation TEST
BI Apprehends Overstaying U.S. National in Laguna
BI graduates 96 immigration personnel in specialized custodial security training
Viado strengthens BI-LGU partnership in Siargao, rolls out immigration capacity building program
BI arrests Cameroonian, Turkish, Italian nationals in nationwide crackdown on immigration violators
BI arrests overstaying American man in Naga City
Provision of Security Services for the Interior of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) New Main Office and Annex Building
PBAC – Civil Aviation and Immigration Security Services (CAISS) Project (BB06)
PBAC – Civil Aviation and Immigration Security Services (CAISS) Project (BB05)
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Extension of Visa Relief for Affected Foreign Nationals
BI arrests overstaying, undocumented Korean national in Pampanga
Civil Aviation and Immigration Security Services (CAISS)
BI arrests Chinese national for immigration violations in Zamboanga del Sur
PH immigration conducts extensive crackdown of Taguig, Muntinlupa holding facility
BI arrests Estonian vlogger; Philippine immigration draws line after repeat “Vitaly-style” stunts
Vitaly deported! —BI
BI fast-tracks deportation of illegal POGO workers
BI joins international dialogue at 5th Tokyo Immigration Forum
BI arrests 8 Vietnamese nationals in Parañaque for alleged immigration violations, online scam links
VISA-FREE ENTRY OF INDIAN NATIONALS WITH AJACSSUK VISA OR PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT
VISA-FREE PRIVILEGES FOR INDIAN NATIONALS ENTERING THE PHILIPPINES
Foreigners may now extend visas online -BI
BI reminds travelers to allot ample time for immigration processing
BI arrests two Korean nationals for overstaying in Pampanga
BI to hire more immigration officers
BI thanks PBBM, LEDAC, for including immigration modernization bill in priority list
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Indian national arrested in Nueva Ecija for overstaying — BI
BI deports two Japanese fugitives
Protecting Migrant Heroes: BI Backs OWWA Programs for OFWs
Overstaying Indian man arrested in E. Samar —BI
Bureau of Immigration Supports Bacoor Anti-Trafficking Awareness Caravan (Sept 25, 2025)
BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado Meets with Thai Immigration Deputy Commissioner Pol. Maj. Gen. Nattakon Prapayon
BI deports 91 illegal Chinese workers
BI deports key figures in Japan crime network
Expansion and upgrade of electronic immigration gates with centralized monitoring system