Search Results for: Philippines' Bureau of Immigration
Philippines Tightens Foreign Worker Screening After POGO Raids
June 20, 2024
For foreign employees applying for Alien Employment Permits (AEPs), the Philippine Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is st...
Senator Urges Immigration to Combat Illegal POGOs
April 24, 2024
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is being urged by Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian to increase its efforts in preventing foreign natio...
The Philippines deports 21 more Chinese citizens connected with online gambling operations
November 4, 2022
It’s the second batch of deportations after six Chinese citizens were deported on October 19.
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Philippines begins process of deporting overstaying POGO workers
October 20, 2022
The Philippines Bureau of Immigration has begun the process of deporting former Philippine Overseas Gaming Operations (POGO) worke...
Philippines to deport more than 48,000 former POGO workers
October 10, 2022
More than 48,000 foreign workers of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) have either left the Philippines or are set to be...
Philippines seen as epicenter for gaming growth in 2022
May 4, 2022
The Philippines is expected to become the epicenter for gaming industry growth this year, driven by new property openings, the fl...
China’s investment in Philippines online game industry creates challenges for locals
February 9, 2022
Philippines Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs), online gambling industry, is considered as employing several thousands of people,...
Two South Koreans Arrested in the Philippines for Illegal Gambling, Other Activity
January 11, 2022
Two criminals from South Korea wanted on charges of illegal gambling and other crimes thought they could hide out in the Philippi...
BI orders deportation of 2,000 foreign nationals involved in job scams
January 19, 2024
After discovering that around 2,000 foreign nationals had participated in a planned job scam that was purportedly managed by four ...
PH Chinese Embassy Offers Support to Resolve POGO-Related Challenges
April 22, 2024
The Chinese Embassy in Manila extended its assistance to the Philippines in addressing issues brought up by the offshore gaming in...