JULY 2021
24 - Morente thanks congress for prioritizing new immigration law
23 - Passengers from 10 countries barred entry
22 - 9 Japanese fugitives wanted for telco fraud deported
21 - Rescued trafficking victim assumed identity of friend
20 - Hundreds of slots for hiring of immigration officers, Intelligence agents open to applicants –BI
19 - BI promotes employee engagement amidst the pandemic; Trains 99 incoming immigration officers
19 - 4 Pinay household workers in Dubai with fake Albania-bound docs stopped at NAIA
16 - BI clarifies transiting passengers not included in travel ban
15 - BI deports 9 Japanese wanted for telco fraud
14 - BI to implement temporary ban for travelers from Indonesia
14 - BI hails PH retention of Tier 1 Status in US trafficking index
13 - OFW with fake identity intercepted in Clark
12 - BI warns foreign vloggers not to ‘overstep’ boundaries
09 - BI allows aliens stranded in PH to renew their expired visas
08 - BI returns to Subic after a decade
07 - BI launches drive vs fixers
06 - BI alerts foreigners vs. company offering fake immigration service
05 - BI arrests overstaying French fugitive wanted for sexual abuse of minors
04 - BI deports convicted Bahraini sex offender
03 - BI raises alarm on modus of fixers providing fake visa stamps to foreign students
02 - BI clarifies validated vax cards must be presented upon arrival
01 - BI says vaccinated passengers from 57 countries need only present 7-day quarantine booking
JUNE 2021
30 - BI to implement extended travel ban until July 15
28 - Saudi-bound OFWs intercepted for falsifying age, Morente calls for investigation on traffickers
27 - US fugitive wanted for contempt of court nabbed in Manila - BI
24 - BI to allow departure of US citizens with certain expired passports
21 - BI: Three underage OFWs advised to wear Dark lipstick to conceal age intercepted at Clark Airport
20 - Fully-vaccinated passengers should still present quarantine booking
18 - 15 illegal Chinese arrested in Cavite warehouse raid –BI
17 - BI warns public of scammers pretending to be officials
16 - BI nabs Korean trio wanted for illegal gambling in Makati
15 - Travel ban on 7 countries extended –BI
14 - BI to deport Sokor man wanted for swindling
10 - Aliens cleared of criminal cases can still be deported – BI
08 - Aliens with BI-approved visas can still leave sans ACR I-Card
06 - Trafficking of underage OFWs continues, BI warns
05 - BI clarifies Retiree’s Visa Holders allowed to enter without exemption docs
04 - Trafficking of underage OFWs continues, BI warns
02 - BI backs proposed ‘green lane’ for vaccinated foreign travelers to revive PH tourism
01 - Travel ban in 7 countries extended, tourists still not allowed in PH –BI
MAY 2021
28 - BI hires 100 new officers
27 - More than 400 investigated, sanctioned since 2016 in Morente’s ‘iron fist’ policy
25 - 700 BI workers get second jab of Sinovac vaccine
21 - Aliens with old, unused entry exemptions docs considered expired starting June 1 - BI
20 - BI offices in NCR+ remain open with skeleton workforce under stricter GCQ
18 - BI bares modus of traffickers supplying fake itineraries
16 - Foreign parents of Pinoys need visa, exemption docs to enter PH
15 - Travelers from 7 countries banned from entering PH
13 - BI intercepts another underage OFW
11 - BI reshuffles 430 personnel at NAIA
10 - BI reminds airlines not to board aliens disallowed to enter PH
07 - BI bares trafficking schemes during the pandemic at the country’s major ports
05 - BI arrests 50 aliens for misrepresenting in Mindanao
02 - Foreign tourists still banned from PH, BI reminds public
April 2021
30 - Aliens with immigrant, non-immigrant Visas may enter PH beginning May 1
28 - BI Implements IATF resolution barring travelers from India
23 - BI frontliners to receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
22 - BI intercepts fake OFWs bound for Qatar
20 - BI arrests 36 Koreans, Chinese, Indonesians in illegal gaming ops in Double Dragon
18 - BI rescues underage OFWs from trafficking syndicate
17 - BI: Travel ban extended; Aliens with DFA-issued travel exemption docs can now enter PH
16 - BI agents nab wanted American sex offender in Bohol
14 - BI agents nabs 3 of Korea’s most wanted illegal syndicate bosses
13 - BI nabs Korean swindler in Las Pinas
12 - BI warns of modus victimizing former OFWs
09 - Restricted aliens traveling to PH for emergency, humanitarian reasons may seek exemption from NTF
07 - Aliens not traveling with Pinoy kin can't enter PH during travel ban - BI
05 - BI warns aliens disregarding laws during quarantine period may be deported
04 - BI stops errant Chinese woman from leaving PH at NAIA
01 - BI Welcomes New Port Operations Chief
March 2021
31 - Foreign seafarers with valid visas are allowed to enter the country – Morente
30 - BI scales down operations in ‘Bubble’ areas during ECQ
29 - Alien parents of Pinoys with valid visas can enter PH
28 - BI nabs high-profile Japanese fugitive wanted for telecom fraud
26 - BI warns of fake employees Extorting victims online
25 - Quick response feedback system Implemented at immigration offices
22 - Arriving aliens with fake quarantine bookings to be deported
21 - BI intercepts UAE-bound Filipinas victimized by online trafficker
20 - Morente clarifies, man arrested in Valenzuela for drugs sacked by BI in 2020
19 - BI to implement IATF order suspending entry of foreign nationals
17 - BI main bldg. still closed; will reopen Thursday
16 - Wanted American Fugitive Arrested in Davao City – BI
15 - BI main bldg. closes for 2-day disinfection
15 - BI bars 11 Chinese tourists from entering PH at NAIA
12 - BI employees told to observe strict health protocols amid rise in Covid cases
11 - BI reiterates warning on fake entry exemption documents
10 - Some aliens with BI-issued visas still need travel pass to leave PH
08 - BI upholds decision ordering Dutch activist to leave
07 - BI’s 2021 annual report drew 130,000 aliens
05 - BI orders stricter screening of aliens with temporary visitor’s visas
04 - Morente reminds kin of deceased aliens to report such deaths to BI
02 - BI agents nab Korean swindler in Pampanga
01 - BI thanks ARTA for assistance in improving quality of service
February 2021
28 - Aliens with expired reentry permits may now renew at airport
26 - IRR for advanced passenger information system okayed-BI
25 - Wanted Bahraini rape suspect falls in Cavite - BI
24 - BI uncovers modus of fake immigration officer in ‘fixing’ and extortion
22 - BI implements inventory of foreign nationals, Expansion of scope of allowed aliens in country
21 - BI bars entry of 17 Chinese nationals
20 - Arrested law firm employee barred from BI premises; drive against fixers beefed up
19 - BI nabs US fugitive in Tarlac
18 - BI reiterates rule on foreigners engaging in rallies
16 - Unruly foreigners barred entry down to 10% in 2020
15 - Polish fugitive falls in Vday arrest
14 - Immigration officers rescue 4 Dubai-bound Pinays suspected of being illegal recruitment victims
13 - BI readies implementation of revised travel restrictions
11 - 7 Vietnamese nationals denied entry to PH
10 - Annual report ends March 1, BI reminds registered aliens
09 - 35 alien registered sex offenders barred from entering PH in 2020
08 - BI posted P5.9-B income in 2020 despite pandemic
07 - 2 Korean fraudsters nabbed in back to back arrests - BI
05 - Foreign students in PH dropped 75% in 2020 due to COVID
03 - PH emerging as crew change hub for seafarers in Asia - BI
02 - Italian fugitive intercepted in BI Angeles office
01 - French fugitive arrested, 2 others jailed for attempting to bribe
January 2021
30 - BI lifts restrictions to 36 countries, Clarifies other restrictions still in place
29 - BI reports 45% drop in tourist visa extension applications
28 - BI to hire 195 immigration officers
27 - BI to implement inclusion of Czech Republic in travel restrictions
26 - BI deported more than 3k Aliens in 2020
25 - BI barred 3k aliens from entering PH in 2020
24 - BI arrests 510 illegal aliens in 2020
23 - BI agents arrest fake Filipino
22 - Diplomats, Spouse and children of Pinoys from 35 restricted countries now allowed entry
21 - BI arrests 2 Koreans in Cebu for working without visa
20 - Korean online prostitution ring leader arrested in Pampanga –BI
19 - 55 alien fugitives fall in 2020
18 - Intercepted Pinoy victims of illegal recruitment and trafficking lower in 2020 due to pandemic - BI
17 - BI nabs Sokor fugitive wanted for attempted murder
16 - UAE, Hungary added to travel restrictions
15 - Extended travel restriction in effect – BI
14 - Pandemic increased need for quick info –BI
13 - First week of BI annual report draws 15k aliens
12 - 5 Countries added to travel ban list
09 - Passengers from Austria Restricted following new Covid-19 variant
08 - Implementation of expanded travel restrictions underway, 27 countries banned - BI
05 - Korean found dead in apparent suicide
04 - Annual report of aliens underway
02 - Entry restrictions of aliens expanded
4 Pinay household workers in Dubai with fake Albania-bound docs stopped at NAIA
