Search Results for: Philippines' Bureau of Immigration
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 ...
41 POGOs to Cease Operations by End of 2024 Following POGO Ban in PH
September 23, 2024
In response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to ban all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), 41 licensed ope...
CIDG locates a lead in the pursuit of Harry Roque
September 20, 2024
The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Thursday that they have obtained information regarding the possible location of ...
BI Agents Arrest Four Chinese Fugitives Linked to Parañaque Scam Hub
September 17, 2024
Bureau of Immigration agents have arrested four Chinese fugitives allegedly connected to a scam hub raided in Parañaque City.
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Senate Calls for General Aviation Terminals to Prevent Unmonitored Departures Like Alice Guo Escape
September 16, 2024
Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito has urged the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and the Bureau of Immig...
Malacañang Preparing Executive Order to Implement POGO Ban
September 11, 2024
Malacañang is preparing to issue an executive order (EO) that will detail the guidelines for the ban on Philippine Offshore Gamin...