Immigration bureau denies Sister Fox’s visa extension

Inquirer.net 09/16/2018

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has denied the request of Australian missionary Sister Patricia Fox for an extension of her missionary visa. In a two-page order signed on Thursday, Fox’s request for extension was denied by the…

BI on heightened alert for All Saints’ Day, Asean Summit

Inquirer 10/29/2017

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has placed on heightened alert all its units in different ports of entry in the country to ensure security during the All Saints’ Day holiday and in preparation for the Association of…

DRUG TRAFFICKING RAPS VS PETER LIM

Ador Vincent Mayol, Inquirer, Nestle Semilla 07/31/2017

DOJ places Cebu businessman, 7 others in Immigration watch list Cebuano businessman Peter Lim has finally been charged with drug trafficking. This was disclosed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday, but the agency didn’t provide…

Business as usual at MCIA despite Immigration woes

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/05/2017

It is business as usual at the Mactan–Cebu International Airport (MCIA) amid a manpower shortage hounding the Immigration bureau due to mass leaves and resignations of its personnel. MCIA on Wednesday said Immigration processing of passengers at…

BI to augment personnel at international ports

04/04/2017

THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) will augment its personnel at international ports following the exodus of its employees due to unpaid overtime. Ma. Antonette B. Mangrobang, immigration spokesperson, said yesterday that 171 of the bureau’s personnel stationed…

Tumulak: more ATM skimming suspects on the loose

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 03/19/2017

Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak said he believes there are more suspects of the automated teller machines (ATM) skimming incidents still on the loose. While he welcomes the arrest of three Romanian nationals by the National Bureau…

Trump considers new immigration order

02/11/2017

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has said he is considering drafting a new order to ban migrants from majority-Muslim nations after his initial decree fell foul of the law. Insisting that he has the law on…

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…

Trump victory speech helps soothe market concerns

11/10/2016

LONDON — Conciliatory comments from US President-elect Donald Trump in the aftermath of his stunning victory over Hillary Clinton helped global stock markets and the dollar trim their hefty losses on Wednesday. Though uncertainty remains over Trump’s…

Uncertainty and change

Rina Jimenez-David 08/12/2016

“Navigating through Uncertainties” was the theme chosen for the day-long panel discussion for the benefit of the international media invited to observe the Nestlé and Salzburg Festival Young Conductors Award last week. But, said the panel moderator,…

Canada needs skilled workers, says immigration consultant

Aileen Garcia-Yap 05/01/2015

A Cebuano lawyer has opened an immigration consultancy office to help skilled workers migrate to Canada. Reiner P. Apolinario said Canada offers jobs in health care, engineering and education. “There is a need for more healthcare workers…

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