BI deports suspected ISIS commander

Inquirer.net 10/16/2018

An Egyptian national, who is suspected to be a commander of international terrorist group ISIS, was deported for violating immigration laws, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Tuesday. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said Fehmi Lassqued or Haythan…

BI denies Sister Fox’s appeal to remain in PH

Inquirer.net 08/29/2018

The Bureau of Immigration has denied the motion for reconsideration filed by Australian nun Patricia Fox, seeking a reversal of the deportation order issued against her. This was confirmed on Wednesday by Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra. However,…

BI readies personnel for new Cebu airport terminal

Inquirer.net 06/29/2018

BUREAU of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente said on Friday that they would be hiring new immigration officers and field more personnel at the MCIA. As of posting, Morente said 12 immigration officers were deployed in the…

BI to deport British involved in swindling, money laundering

Inquirer.net 06/06/2018

A 24-year-old British national who was reportedly involved in large-scale internet fraud and money laundering activities in the United Kingdom was caught hiding in the Philippines for nearly three years. Calvin Jason Ainsworth was arrested by the…

BI deploys anti-terror units in airports, seaports

Inquirer.net 08/14/2017

  The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has designated anti-terrorist units in some airports and seaports as part of the government’s move to prevent the entry of suspected foreign terrorists. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente on Monday said seasoned…

BI beefs up border security

Inquirer.net 06/26/2017

THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) is hiring new personnel who will man the Philippines’ southern borders to prevent the entry of illegal aliens, including foreign terrorists, the agency’s chief said. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente yesterday said 36…

BI now hiring more personnel for airport lanes

Inquirer.net 05/12/2017

MANILA — The Bureau of Immigration is hiring more employees to address its lack of manpower which stemmed from the nonpayment of overtime pay in the past months. The agency recently announced 49 job vacancies on its…

2 BI execs told: Explain P50M extortion try on Jack Lam

12/11/2016

The Bureau of Immigration will be asking its associate commissioners to explain amidst allegations that they extorted P50 million from online gaming operator Jack Lam. A source said the two officials have been asked to air their…

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