Press Release 2022
May 2022
24 - BI to strengthen offices in southern PH
23 - BI reshuffles 400 NAIA personnel
22 - Korean couple wanted for fraud detained in BI facility
20 - BI warns of new online modus
17 - BI transitions back to normal, resumes biometrics capturing for alien registration
16 - ASG member arrested in NAIA possibly held assumed identity –BI
14 - BI inaugurates bay service one-stop-shop in Manila port
13 - BI agents nab American pedophile in Zamboa
10 - Indian operating ‘5-6’ business arrested by BI
06 - BI operatives nab 5 Korean fugitives in Pampanga, NCR
04 - BI halts entry of American sex offender at NAIA
02 - Morente reminds aspiring OFWs not to fall prey to traffickers
April 2022
28 - BI arrests alleged Nigerian scammer
27 - BI nabs overstaying German national in GenSan
25 - Korean wanted for murder, telco fraud nabbed in QC - BI
24 - Korean woman arrested in BI ops
22 - BI to inaugurate new office in Makati
21 - Morente reiterates rule on proper wearing of uniform
20 - BI to deport German fraudster
19 - BI agents nab Korean wanted for burglary, theft in Pampanga
17 - BI Holy Week Ops smooth sailing
15 - BI reports no rise in arriving passengers on Maundy Thursday
14 - BI arrest German fugitive on holy week arrest
12 - Returning Pinoys no longer obliged to fill out, submit arrival cards to BI
10 - BI agents nab US, Korean fugitives in double arrest
09 - BI on heightened alert for Holy Week
08 - BI takes custody of alleged British gangster
07 - No leave, no Lenten break for BI port personnel
05 - 2 Koreans wanted for telco fraud arrested in Pasay - BI
04 - BI intel ops yield arrest of overstaying KSA national
03 - BI nabs Korean swindler in Cebu
01 - BI intercepts Chinese national using fake PH passport
March 2022
30 - American wanted for theft, money laundering arrested in Taguig
29 - Korean wanted for illegal gambling falls in Taguig
28 - BI agents nab overstaying Chinese allegedly involved in prostitution
27 - BI ops arrest Nigerian national involved in trafficking of 9-month-old baby
26 - BI sees gradual increase in number of arrivals as country opens borders to all vaxxed aliens
25 - All BI airport workers now Covid-free
24 - BI warns of scheme using children, family members to evade immigration detection
23 - 133K aliens filed their 2022 Annual report - BI
21 - BI projects summer season daily arrivals to reach 12k
17 - BI Mindanao ops yield 2 illegal aliens
16 - Two Sokor fugitives wanted for fraud nabbed in Pampanga
15 - BI presents pandemic border policies in 1st Tokyo Immigration Forum
14 - Open borders see return of love scammers
12 - BI says HK, Macau nationals can Enter PH visa-free for 14 days
11 - BI rescues 5 Libya-bound trafficking victims
10 - BI detains Nigerian nabbed for cyber fraud
08 - 2 Korean fugitives arrested in Pampanga hotel
07 - BI airport manpower in full force as PH approaches first month of open borders
06 - Immigration ops yield arrest of 3 Indians in Davao
04 - BI agents nab Taiwanese woman wanted for fraud
03 - 'On the road to recovery': BI sees 40-percent increase in foreigners, balikbayan arrivals to PH
01 - BI increases on-site work capacity to 100%
February 2022
28 - BI reminds aliens in PH: annual report period ends March 1
27 - BI takes custody of Jordanian-Israeli fugitive wanted for string of cases in UAE
25 - BI warns public against emerging human trafficking trends
24 - 2022 annual report ends March 1, BI reminds aliens
23 - BI says alien parents, children of Pinoys can enter PH sans entry exemption docs
22 - BI intercepts Korean wanted for illegal gambling at NAIA
21 - BI agents nab three alien fugitives wanted for telco fraud, economic crimes
20 - Love scammers arrested in Feb ops -BI
17 - Vday arrest yields 2 Koreans wanted for telecom fraud
16 - BI warns of scammers posing as relatives, friends of immigration officials
15 - BI reminds airlines to disallow boarding of PH-bound aliens with improper docs
13 - Bigtime South Korean, Taiwanese drug dealers arrested by BI
11 - Balikbayan, exempted from return ticket requirement
10 - Expected ‘first wave’ of foreign tourists families, loved ones of Filipinos
09 - BI agents nab notorious Norwegian pedophile
08 - BI says not all alien tourists can enter PH without a visa beginning Feb. 10
07 - BI Warden Facility raid yield knives, gadgets, alcohol and gambling matl’s
06 - Vaccinated aliens now allowed in PH
04 - BI hopeful in gradual increase of tourists in PH for 2022
03 - Intercepted Japanese caught smuggling 50 million may face deportation –BI
01 - BI braces for RP’s reopening to tourists as more immigration men recover from Covid
January 2022
31 - Pakistani illegally working in GenSan arrested on his birthday –BI
30 - BI to deport Sokor fugitive wanted for telephone fraud
27 - BI thanks Senate for assuring passage of new Immigration bill
26 - BI denied entry to 1,300 aliens 2021
24 - BI arrests 158 aliens 2021
23 - BI warns anew of fake employees offering services on Facebook
21 - BI readies more than 100 officers as augmentation team to support airport ops
20 - Three alien fugitives fall in BI triple arrest ops
19 - BI arrests American fugitive with 34 warrants on child pornography
18 - BI-NAIA men banned from going on leave as Covid cases rise
17 - BI agents nab Taiwanese fugitive wanted for forgery
16 - BI rescues 688 trafficking, illegal recruitment victims in 2021
15 - Inbound passengers from red list OKd, general travel restrictions till in place –BI
13 - Immigration offices downgrades worksite capacity to 30%
11 - 83 foreign fugitives arrested in 2021
10 - BI nabs 2 Korean fugitives wanted for swindling and illegal gambling
09 - BI intercepts Chinese man wanted for illegal drugs at NAIA
08 - Aliens going to BI offices in malls still subject to IATF restrictions on unvaxxed individuals
06 - BI nabs American fugitive Wanted for stalking
05 - BI assures uninterrupted service to international travelers at int’l ports
04 - BI lowers on-site work capacity in NCR following Alert Level 3
04 - BI deports Russian fraudster
03 - Almost 100% increase in new year travels – BI
02 - Morente hopeful for a better BI in 2022
Press Release 2021
December 2021
31 - New green, yellow, red list out
30 - BI opens new planning office
29 - More than 3k illegal aliens deported despite pandemic
28 - Xmas departures reach 145k
27 - Filipinos, Americans top arrivals for holiday season
26 - Arrival and departure operations smooth sailing -BI
23 - Korean online gambling boss arrested in QC -BI
22 - BI urges departing travelers: be at the airport early
20 - Annual report of aliens starts January, aliens urged to pre-register online
16 - 41 countries in PH green list, 8 remain in red list
15 - BI reminds Pinoys joining alien partners abroad to secure CFO docs
12 - Implementation of travel ban on passengers from 16 countries going smoothly –BI
10 - Korean wanted for illegal drugs arrested in Pampanga - BI
09 - BI ready to include France on red list
08 - BI nabs Japanese man wanted for arranging sham marriage
07 - BI allows entry of Filipino, foreign diplomats from Red List countries
06 - BI optimistic in increased arrivals for holiday season despite Omicron
05 - BI thanks CSC for partnership on agency-wide eligibility exams
04 - BI partners with PSA for national ID registration
03 - BI nabs overstaying US national who threatened to burn house in Zamboanga City
02 - BI agents nab 2 Korean fugitives wanted for telco fraud in back-to-back ops
01 - BI vows continued transparency through FOI
November 2021
30 - BI agents nab US fugitive in Pangasinan
29 - BI implements updated PH Red list, includes S. Africa, 13 others
27 - S. Africa, 6 other countries added to PH Red List due to Omicron variant
26 - BI to deport British man who victimized women in Cebu
25 - BI nabs 2 Sokor fugitives in Pasay, Pampanga
24 - BI on standby for reopening of PH to foreign tourists
23 - PH immigration officers undergo training in counter-terrorism, anti-trafficking
22 - BI arrests Chinese, Lebanese in back-to-back ops
21 - Fully vaccinated clients exempted from securing BI appointment in head office
20 - BI extends work hours in NCR offices
19 - BI receives 3 vehicle donations from Chinese Embassy
18 - BI agents arrest overstaying American in Batangas
17 - Wanted American falls in Mindoro –BI
16 - PH still closed to foreign tourists
15 - 4 Sokor fugitives wanted for multi-million scams, arrested by BI
14 - BI lauds arrest of fake liaison officer involved in illegal recruitment
12 - Aliens from Faroe Islands and The Netherlands Temporarily banned
11 - BI warns of fake agents harassing foreign nationals
10 - Korean porno distributor arrested in Cebu – BI
09 - BI to re-launch E-gate project for arriving Pinoys this X’mas
08 - BI ready for PH’s reopening to international tourists
04 - BI port personnel banned from going on leave this X’mas
02 - Almost 500 trafficking, illegal recruitment victims rescued from January to September 2021
01 - 3 Sokors engaged in telecom fraud nabbed in Novaliches –BI
October 2021
31 - BI reports drop in passenger Arrivals in 3Q of 2021
30 - Foreigners from Latvia barred from entering PH until Nov 15
29 - BI clarifies need for travel and health insurance for departing Filipinos
28 - Taiwanese fugitive wanted for drugs, gun possession falls in Cavite - BI
27 - BI commences strategic planning, prioritizes tech improvements
26 - Israeli wanted for large-scale fraud,investment scam in Germany nabbed by BI
25 - BI officers warned anew vs posting Tiktok videos of them in uniform
24 - BI nabs Canadian for violation of conditions of stay
22 - BI warns overstaying aliens to regularize stay or be deported
21 - Somalian, Korean, detained by BI face drug charges
20 - BI warns public anew vs illegal recruiters
19 - BI to deport notorious Indian gangster nabbed in Paranaque
18 - 9k Pinoys have returned to PH via Subic airport - BI
17 - BI clarifies entry of alien tourists not yet allowed in PH
15 - BI arrests American wanted in New York for child molestation
14 - Immigration ops yield arrest of overstaying Chinese
13 - Taiwanese wanted for 17 years nabbed in Quezon—BI
12 - Foreigners warned anew: Do not interfere in Philippine politics
11 - BI employees told not to engage in political activities whether online or offline
07 - BI optimistic in eased travel restrictions soon
06 - BI reminds aliens they need visas to enter PH
05 - BI arrests Korean phishing ‘Big Boss’ in Naga City
04 - 4 underage OFWs intercepted at Clark airport
03 - BI rotates 341 NAIA personnel
01 - Bermuda in PH’s Red List until October 15
September 2021
29 - BI to deploy 195 new immigration officers by 2022
28 - BI manpower readied for increase in arrival cap
24 - BI agents nab US, Sokor fugitives in back to back ops
23 - BI pushes for 100% inoculation for frontline personnel
22 - BI on the lookout for Julian Ongpin
21 - BI agents nab big-time Korean fugitives wanted for illegal gambling
18 - 'Red, Yellow, Green’ list updated: BI to implement travel ban on 4 countries
17 - BI nabs Sokor fugitive Wanted for telco fraud
16 - BI on alert to thwart entry of foreign terrorists into PH; screens with international database
15 - Lookout bulletin order issued vs Michael Yang, 8 others - BI
14 - Three trafficking victims recruited via Facebook Intercepted at Clark airport
12 - BI suspends ‘Order to Leave’ of overstaying foreigners during the COVID-19 pandemic
11 - Travelers from 9 countries included in ‘Red List’ to be barred entry – BI
09 - BI nabs 3 Sokor fugitives wanted for cyber crimes
08 - BI commemorates 81st anniversary, celebrates resiliency amidst pandemic
06 - BI hurdles audit, retains ISO certification For third consecutive year
05 - BI to implement IATF ruling on travel restriction classifications
03 - BI deploys 99 new officers to NAIA
02 - BI warns of scammers offering fake entry permits on social media
AUGUST 2021
31 - Travel ban on 10 countries to continue until September 5
30 - S. Korean wanted for voice phishing falls –BI
29 - BI hopeful on passing of new law, thanks house for approving modernization act
22 - BI launches ACR I-Card checking system for alien passengers
20 - Boracay ops yield arrest of 2 Korean Fugitives –BI
18 - Aliens hired to work in PH but still abroad may now be given work visas - BI
16 - BI nabbed 28 alien fugitives during first half of 2021
15 - BI assures uninterrupted service to returning overseas Pinoys
14 - BI ready to implement extension of travel ban to 10 countries
13 - BI to look into status of foreigner who ran naked in MRT
12 - BI agents nab 3 wanted Koreans
10 - Alien immigrants with expired ACR I-Cards can still enter PH - BI
08 - BI men at NAIA intercept 6 trafficking victims
06 - BI-NAIA on heightened alert, Uninterrupted ops during ECQ
05 - BI Mindanao ops arrest Korean fugitive
03 - BI deports Sokor fugitive wanted for cybercrime
03 - BI downsizes workforce, shortens work sked during ECQ
01 - BI nabs 2 alien fraudsters
JULY 2021
31 - BI remain hopeful for PH tourism despite extended travel ban
29 - BI-NAIA alerts Chinese authorities for arrest of Chinese fugitive wanted for pyramiding scam
28 - BI agents nab high profile Japanese gangster
26 - Alien spouses, children, parents of Pinoys need not present entry exemption doc starting Aug. 1
25 - BI nabs 3 Koreans engaged in online gaming racket
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
Press Release 2020
December 2020
29 - BI to implement extension of travel ban amid new COVID-19 strain
28 - BI reports 79-percent drop in int’l passenger arrivals
27 - BI to implement extended UK travel restrictions
23 - Aliens from UK restricted from PH
21 - BI on heightened alert during the holidays
19 - BI implements new IATF ruling on travel, allows re-entry of certain diplomats, expats
17 - BI hails EO on advanced passenger info system
16 - BI rescues 3 trafficking victims in CIA
14 - PH Immigration backs use of COVID-19 passport
13 - BI nabs US pedophile in Cebu
10 - Annual report of aliens starts January - BI
07 - BI bans employees from taking ‘Tiktok’ videos while in uniform
06 - BI, NBI arrest 332 illegal aliens
01 - BI reminds: Aliens families of Pinoys can’t come to PH if not traveling, joining them
November 2020
28 - BI to allow balikbayans to enter PH starting Dec. 7, clarifies scope of privileges
27 - 5 OFWs sans work visa intercepted at NAIA
26 - BI cited anew for transparency, championing freedom of information
24 - 2 Illegal aliens using fake marriages intercepted at NAIA
23 - Exodus of foreign nationals Projected for entire 2020 - BI
21 - Changes in travel restrictions take effect immediately - BI
20 - BI nabs Korean wanted in million-dollar investment scam
18 - Immigration port personnel banned from going on leave this X’mas
16 - BI clarifies alien investors must have visa before entry
13 - Morente thanks PRRD, Bong Go, lawmakers for support in new immigration law
10 - New law solution for Pastillas woes – Morente
08 - BI warns traffickers not to take advantage of eased travel restrictions for outbound Pinoys
05 - BI imposes one strike policy vs. erring employees
04 - BI urges airlines not to board aliens who don’t have visas
October 2020
31 - Escaped SoKor fugitive falls after 10-month manhunt
29 - BI slams shipping agent falsifying documents, impersonating immigration agents
27 - BI orders almost 3000 erring Chinese to leave PH
25 - Antigen test requirement for outbound travel lifted
22 - Tourist departures remain low despite lifted restrictions
21 - BI Nabs Czech woman wanted for fraud, embezzlement
19 - Free COVID swab tests for BI employees
18 - BI to implement eased departure travel restrictions, arrival restrictions still in place
16 - BI welcomes new division, section heads
15 - BI nabs Sokor fugitive wanted for illegal online gambling
14 - Low arrivals expected until yearend, BI still optimistic
13 - BI to enhance online appointment system
11 - BI to file Deportation case against alleged Indonesian suicide bomber
09 - BI warns syndicates: we can detect fake endorsements
07 - BI Reminds Public of Travel Restrictions
02 - BI bans 2 Australians for illegally working in PH
September 2020
28 - BI bans 11 errant Chinese nationals
25 - American, Korean Fugitives Nabbed in Pampanga
24 - 7 Pinay trafficking victims intercepted at NAIA - BI
22 - BI Welcomes Arrest of NBI Legal Assistance Section Chief Allegedly ‘Fixing’ Pastillas Case
21 - BI Opens Isolation Ward for Detained Aliens with COVID-19
18 - BI Pushes for Stiffer Penalties, New Law
15 - BI retains ISO certification
13 - Pemberton deported, banned from re-entering PH
09 - BI to implement deportation order vs Pemberton
08 - Traffickers back in business, BI warns
06 - BI reports P3.1 billion income in first semester
03 - BI nabs South Korean fugitive wanted for fraud in Taguig
01 - BI to sanction workers, liaison personnel violating health safety protocols
August 2020
30 - BI eases requirements for departing aliens to prevent crowding in immigration offices
27 - BI reports 78 of its employees infected by COVID-19
25 - BI reiterates no visa, no entry rule for alien spouses of Pinoys
23 - BI orders tight screening of aliens claiming they have Pinoy spouses
21 - 10k alien seafarers already repatriated
19 - BI bars 2 Koreans in Mactan airport for faking their marriage to Pinays
17 - BI to file charges against suspected Pakistani bomb maker
14 - Alien spouses of Pinoys with existing visas can enter PH, BI clarifies
13 - BI deports 75 Chinese nationals involved in illegal online gaming
12 - 46 BI workers infected with COVID-19
10 - BI to deport US fugitive nabbed in Batangas
08 - Alien spouses of Pinoys need visas to enter PH - BI
07 - No Additional International Travel Restrictions Under MECQ - BI
06 - BI nabs 3 Korean fugitives wanted for telecom fraud
04 - BI Main Office scales down operations; suspends online appointment scheme
03 - BI intercepts 3 trafficking victims bound for Dubai, Athens at NAIA
July 2020
30 - No letup in anti-trafficking drive despite COVID pandemic - BI
29 - BI Main Building still close until Thursday
28 - Morente thanks PRRD for urging Congress to pass new Immigration law
26 - BI Main Building closes for disinfection after 3 employees test positive for COVID
24 - BI re-implements ban on non-essential travel
23 - BI to deport 10 Chinese passengers of a yacht apprehended in Palawan
21 - Only permanent residents can enter PH starting August 1, BI clarifies
20 - BI nabs Pakistani-Japanese fugitive wanted for murder
17 - BI to Filipino travellers: strict compliance on travel requirements
14 - BI deports wanted US pedophile
13 - BI blacklists 8 more foreign nationals
09 - BI installs more CCTVs in all International Ports
07 - BI Agents nab Alleged US Pedophile in Pangasinan
05 - BI reminds Pinoy tourists they can’t leave due to COVID-19
02 - Immigration Officers at Clark, Davao, Zambo International ports test negative for virus
June 2020
30 - BI deports 10 more aliens detained at Bicutan jail
28 - BI-NAIA remains COVID-free
26 - 16k Pinoy, alien seamen cleared at Manila port -BI
23 - BI blacklists 21 Chinese nationals
21 - BI deports 7 Sino fugitives, illegal miners
18 - 1,100 BI workers take mandatory rapid test
16 - BI bans rude Spaniard in Dasma incident from re-entering PH
14 - BI Main Office reopens for business on Monday
12 - 9 BI officers suspected of having COVID test negative in swab tests
11 - Morente orders mandatory COVID tests for all Immigration employees
09 - BI intercepts Korean wanted for illegal gambling at NAIA
08 - BI main office closes for disinfection after 1 employee tests positive for COVID
04 - BI returns to NAIA 3
01 - BI launches Online Appointment Scheme for clients at Main Office
May 2020
30 - BI appeals to public to stop spread of fake news
29 - International travel restrictions remain under GCQ
28 - 2 Chinese nationals at COVID-19 clinic In Clark placed on BI alert list
27 - BI braces for ‘new normal’
25 - BI intercepts Saudi fugitive at NAIA
22 - BI charges Spanish in Dasma incident for undesirability, overstaying
20 - BI prepares digitization of arrival cards for passenger monitoring due to COVID-19
19 - Canadian with multiple cases stopped from leaving RP
17 - 125 more immigration officers test negative for COVID-19
14 - 159 employees, inmates at BI detention center test negative for COVID
12 - BI bars American sex offender at NAIA
11 - Korean wanted for extortion arrested in Pasay - BI
08 - BI intercepts Korean wanted for robbery, extortion at NAIA
07 - BI workforce on standby for resumption of flights
05 - More than 4k Filipino seafarers expected to disembark
04 - Less arrivals and departures expected as airport closes
April 2020
29 - 200 BI officers at NAIA test negative for COVID-19
28 - Follow ECQ laws lest face deportation, foreigners told
26 - BI frontliners with exposure to COVID-19 to be tested; PPEs secured
24 - Travel restrictions stand during extension of ECQ –BI
22 - BI to decongest alien detention center during COVID-19 outbreak
20 - BI intercepts Korean fugitive at NAIA
15 - BI officers reminded to wear complete PPEs when serving special flights
12 - BI assures unimpeded service to special flights at NAIA
10 - Two deportable aliens intercepted at NAIA
09 - BI to implement internal hotline for Covid-19
08 - BI to continue skeletal deployment following extension of ECQ
06 - BI suspends field office operations for disinfection
03 - BI further eases rules for departing aliens with approved visas
02 - BI appeals to foreigners in PH: stay at home
01 - Immigration frontliners receive support from local fastfood chain
March 2020
31 - BI agents nab overstaying Kuwaiti in Davao Oriental
30 - BI agents nab illegally working Jap in Davao
29 - BI scales down NAIA operations
27 - BI temporarily allows immigrants, non-immigrants to depart sans ACR I-Card
26 - BI allows temporary visitors to pay ECCs at int’l airports
25 - BI activates medical task group to fight COVID-19
22 - BI appeals for support, PPEs, amidst Covid-2019 outbreak
21 - BI to implement DFA circular on suspension of arrivals
20 - BI temporarily suspends transactions in Luzon
18 - Foreign nationals, balikbayans, OFWs, may now depart PH during community quarantine period
17 - BI implements flight restrictions during Luzon enhanced community quarantine
16 - Stop spreading fake news – Morente
15 - BI to deport 4 Koreans, 1 Japanese
14 - Expanded travel restrictions to include Iran and Italy –BI
13 - BI nabs wanted American sex offender in Dumaguete City
12 - 30 undocumented aliens nabbed in QC, attacks agents with machetes
11 - BI Intel arrest overstaying, undesirable aliens in back to back ops
10 - BI intercepts trafficking victim with fake immigration stamp
09 - BI bags commendations from foreign counterparts for barring sex offenders, deporting fugitives
06 - BI Mindanao operatives arrest overstaying Indian
05 - 9 Korean fugitives fall in QC
04 - BI implements partial lifting of travel ban to Sokor
04 - BI nabs fake Portuguese in NAIA
03 - BI bars entry of 242 suspected illegal workers in NAIA
01 - BI Intel arrest illegal aliens, intercept 8 trafficking victims
February 2020
28 - BI implements expansion of travel ban,includes Korea’s North Gyeongsang Province, Daegu and Cheongdo
28 - BI nabs African woman w/ bogus documents at Mactan airport
27 - BI to deport British pedophile
27 - PRESS STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER JAIME H MORENTE
26 - BI deports second batch of Japs wanted for telco fraud
26 - BI intercepts more than 100 undocumented Filipino workers in Zamboanga Port
25 - BI reminds foreigners not to attend rallies, political activities
24 - BI deports 9 Japanese wanted for Telco fraud
22 - Press Statement of Commissioner Jaime H. Morente
21 - BI nabs Korean wanted for Telco fraud at NAIA
19 - BI detains Chinese man who spat on Manila cop
18 - BI implements lifting of travel ban for HK and Macau OFWs, students, residents
18 - Eight trafficking victims Stopped at NAIA, Mactan
17 - Morente vows to get to the bottom of alleged ‘pastillas scheme’ of airport men
17 - BI to deport Russian woman wanted for fraud
15 - BI Implements Lifting of Travel Ban to Taiwan
14 - BI agents nab 5 illegal Indians in Davao
13 - BI-NAIA turns back suspected terrorist, 3 others
12 - BI agents nab 3 Sokor fugitives, 8 Japanese scammers
11 - BI intercepts 4 trafficking victims at Mactan airport
11 - BI implements expanded travel ban includes Taiwan
10 - BI to home quarantine 19 immigration officers
10 - BI bars Nigerian with fake Maltese passport at NAIA
10 - BI reminds aliens to file annual report early to avoid crowds amidst NCoV scare
08 - BI-NAIA turns away 36 foreign nationals from Macau
07 - BI orders manhunt vs. escaped ward
07 - BI won’t allow Jeju-bound Pinoys to leave sans visa
07 - BI agents nab 3 Korean fugitives
05 - BI clarifies guidelines on travel ban on tourists from China, HK, Macau
05 - BI intercepts 7 trafocking victims at NAIA
02 - BI to implement expansion of travel ban
02 - Bi implements ban for foreigners from Hubei
01 - BI, PNP entrap agent , 2 others for alleged extortion
January 2020
31 - BI to deport 3 fugitives from China, US
29 - 3 Jeju-bound ‘tourist’ workers stopped at NAIA
28 - BI suspends VUA issuance following NCov Scare
26 - 38k barred from leaving in 2019 due to BI’s anti-trafficking drive
23 - Mongolian wanted for assaulting husband,UK terror suspect barred at NAIA
21 - BI suspends agency caught duplicating visa
20 - Departing aliens urged to process reentry fees in BI Offices amidst CNY rush
17 - BI posts record P11 billion income in 2019
16 - BI barred record 7,700 aliens in 2019
15 - BI waives overstaying fee of aliens affected by airport closure during Taal eruption
14 - BI to deport four alien fugitives wanted for fraud
12 - BI intercepts 3 women hired to work as bar girls in HK
10 - 180 rude foreigners barred from entering RP in 2019
09 - BI braces for possible influx of Pinoys from ME
08 - BI barred 160 alien sex offenders from entering RP in 2019
07 - BI implements ban on Kuwait-bound domestic workers
05 - BI sees 2020 as year of changes, improvements in public service
02 - Foreigners told to report to BI
