Philippine Immigration News

05/05/2025

Corruption kills.

And today, it took the life of a 5-year-old child.

Yes, there was negligence on the part of the driver — but there was also a failure that runs deeper. A safety bollard meant to stop that vehicle gave way too easily. Why? Because someone likely cut corners. Because somewhere along the way, profit was placed above safety. Materials may have been substandard. Installation may have been rushed. Inspections may have been skipped.

If things had been built properly — with integrity, with quality, with the genuine intention to protect — that child might still be alive.

This is why I say corruption kills. It doesn’t always wear a uniform or hold a weapon. Sometimes, it looks like a weak foundation and crumbling concrete. Sometimes, it hides behind procurement papers and signed clearances.

But the result is the same: death, tragedy, and lives forever changed.

We deserve better. The public deserves better.

12/03/2025

Good for you!

CHINESE WHO KICKED CAT TO DEATH - JAILED!

Immigration Intelligence Agents acted swiftly on PAWS’ report of cruelty committed against a helpless community cat in Ayala Triangle Gardens (ATG) and immediately arrested Jiang Shan on March 11, 2025.

Jiang was caught on CCTV kicking a cat to death and he was also caught by ATG security guards and several witnesses.

Yesterday, a charge sheet was filed by the BI Legal Division vs the animal offender and inquest proceedings were conducted on the same day.

When asked why he committed the crime, Jiang claimed that he “was having a bad day”.

Aside from violating the Animal Welfare Act, Jiang was found to be overstaying and that he was an undocumented foreign national.

The Chinese national is currently detained at the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Warden’s Facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City and awaiting the issuance of a deportation order against him to deport him back to his own country.

Consequently, Jiang will be placed on the BI blacklist to prevent him from re-entering the Philippines.

Jiang committed the crime on January 7, 2025 and, although he was caught in the act of killing the cat and brought to the barangay by witnesses, no charges were filed.

Witnesses and barangay officials erroneously believed that there must be a complainant from the Ayala Triangle Gardens management before a case could be filed. This resulted in Jiang being released but he was later on caught by immigration officials.

PAWS commends the Bureau of Immigration for acting with dispatch on this case.

“We have many animal lovers in the Bureau- cat lovers, in particular. We were not going to let this man get away,” says PAWS’ contact in the Bureau of Immigration Legal Division.

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Remember that any person caught in the act of hurting an animal may be brought before law enforcement officials and charged with violation of The Animal Welfare Act or RA 8485, as amended by RA 10631. It does not need to be an animal welfare organization or management officer of the property or mall where the crime occurred. Any citizen may file a case.

12/03/2025

PaBoBongMarcos

BASAHIN: Sa press conference nitong gabi ng Martes, Marso 11, binigyang-diin ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na ang isinagawang pag-aresto kay dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ay alinsunod sa commitment ng bansa sa Interpol at hindi ito labag sa ating soberanya.

11/06/2023

TINGNAN | Ibinahagi ng Catandunganon content creator na si IslangHerong Nurse sa kanyang page ang kaniyang larawan katabi ang display ng mga instant noodles na nakaayos sa porma ng Philippine Flag.

Kuha ito sa ACC Hypermart sa bayan ng Virac, ilang araw bago ang pagdiriwang ng ika-125 Araw ng Kalayaan ng Pilipinas.

Magugunitang nitong Mayo 28 nagsimula ang pag-obserba sa National Flag Days na magtatapos naman sa mismong Araw ng Kalayaan sa Hunyo 12.

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10/03/2023

Anak ng jeepney driver, isa nang lisensiyadong Mechanical Engineer

09/03/2023

PRESS RELEASE

PASAY, Philippines—The BI reported the interception of four more victims who attempted to depart for Singapore.

Ann Camille Mina, BI Travel Control and Enforcement Unit Chief, shared that the four victims attempted to depart via a Jetstar Airlines flight to Singapore last March 1.

“We received intelligence information from the National Bureau of Investigation and the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) NAIA Task Force Against Trafficking about the departure of the victims, that were said to be actually bound for Cambodia to work in offshore gaming operations,” said Mina. “We were able to intercept their attempt and prevent them from being victimized abroad,” she stated.

The four were escorted by a female recruiter traveling with her four-year-old child. During interview, the victims claimed that they were employees of a manpower agency, but had numerous inconsistent statements.

They eventually admitted that they paid their recruiter P10,000 each as down payment for their trip.

BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco then renewed his warnings against job offers of illegal recruiters.

“These recruiters are crafty with their schemes, by using families with children as couriers,” said Tansingco. “We have seen how victims have been exploited, and even physically abused abroad. Aspiring OFWs should not accept offers they receive via social media. They should always secure work abroad through the Department of Migrant Workers.

The victims and their recruiter were all turned over to the IACAT for further investigation.

06/02/2023

02/01/2023

An agriculture student proved that apple growing can be cultivated in the Philippines as he expanded his farm to over 300 apple trees. Benzone Kennedy F.