BI to modernize even more in 2024 – Tansingco
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to replace 25% of its manual operations to electronic gates in 2024 and expects that half of the bureau’s operations will be electronic by 2026. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco announced that the bureau is gearing up for more modernization projects for 2024, owing to expectation that the number […].....»»
BSP pursues reforms to modernize banks
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is pursuing policy reforms to modernize Philippine banks and ensure a sustainable, digital and inclusive banking future......»»
BFP-NCR plans to modernize Manila’s American-era fire stations
The Bureau of Fire Protection-National Capital Region (BFP-NCR) is planning to modernize fire stations in Manila that were built during the time the United States occupied the country......»»
Two more American pedophiles barred entry at Mactan, NAIA airports
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the international airports in Manila and Cebu barred the entry of two more American pedophiles who were found to have been previously convicted of committing sex crimes against minors. BI-border control and intelligence unit (BCIU) chief Dennis Alcedo, in his report to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, said the passengers […].....»»
153,000 aliens took part in 2024 Annual Report – BI
OVER 153,000 foreign nationals took part in this year’s annual report by aliens who are holders of immigrant and non-immigrant visas in country. This was learned from Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco himslef, as he disclosed that a total of 153,651 foreigners participated in the 2024 Annual Report which started on January 1, […].....»»
Philippine launches ambitious railway development plan
In a bid to alleviate the Philippine economy, reduce traffic congestion, enhance connectivity, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance food security across the archipelago, the government has launched an ambitious railway development plan that aims to modernize and significantly expand the country’s railway network......»»
BFP gets P2.88 billion to boost emergency response
The Department of Budget and Management has released P2.88 billion to strengthen and modernize the government’s emergency response to fires......»»
Marcos Jr. approves military procurement ‘wish list’
Amid continuing maritime aggression by China, President Marcos has approved a $35-billion budget to modernize the Armed Forces of the Philippines with the Philippine Navy getting the largest chunk to strengthen capabilities in the West Philippine Sea......»»
National agency, BARMM unite to upgrade Cotabato Airport
The Bangsamoro transportation and communications ministry and the national government’s Office for Transportation Security are together now in programs meant to modernize the Cotabato Airport......»»
Government to adopt digital tools, AI in agriculture
The Marcos administration plans to adopt digital technologies, including artificial intelligence to modernize the country’s agriculture sector, according to the Philippine Development Report......»»
Marcos Jr. extends PUVMP deadline by 3 months
President Marcos has approved a three-month extension of the consolidation of public utility vehicles as some groups are calling on the government to resolve issues in the implementation of a program designed to modernize the sector......»»
BI nabs fake Interpol agent at NAIA
A female trafficking victim pretending to be an Interpol agent was nabbed by Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the departure area of the NAIA Terminal 3. In his report to BI chief Norman Tansingco, immigration protection and border enforcement section (I-PROBES) Bienvenido Castillo III said the 34-year-old victim was intercepted while departing last March […].....»»
Foreign nationals in RP reminded of annual report deadline
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco announced that a total of 88,072 registered foreign nationals have already submitted themselves for annual report for the month of January, as he also reminded aliens holding immigrant and non-immigrant visas and those who were issued an alien certificate of registration identity card (ACR I-Card) that they are […].....»»
BI denies entry to alleged foreign terrorist in NAIA
Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that the 31-year-old Belgian National was intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on February 7 after being flagged at the Interpol’s derogatory check system......»»
BI to upgrade e-gates for faster, label-free processing
Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Thursday that travelers can expect the removal of boarding pass scans at the e-gates, reducing processing time for arriving passengers. .....»»
Pokwang nag-sorry sa DOJ, BI: Pasensya na po sa bugso ng aking damdamin
NAGPAKUMBABA si Pokwang sa lahat ng taong na-offend sa naging pahayag niya tungkol sa deportation case laban sa dating partner na si Lee O’Brian. Humingi ng paumanhin ang komedyana sa Bureau of Immigration na pinamumunuan ni Commissioner Norman Tansingco at kay Secretary Boying Remulla ng Department of Justice. Nag-post ng open letter si Pokwang kung.....»»
Philippines bars entry of 3,359 foreigners in 2023
MANILA, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has barred entry into the country of 3,359 foreigners in 2023, the Philippines' Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Wednesday. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said immigration agents at different airports in Metro Manila, in Pampanga province, north of Manila, and Cebu province in the central Philippines stopped the foreigners of different nationalities because they we.....»»
Philippines bars entry of 3,359 foreigners in 2023
MANILA, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines has barred entry into the country of 3,359 foreigners in 2023, the Philippines' Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Wednesday. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said immigration agents at different airports in Metro Manila, in Pampanga province, north of Manila, and Cebu province in the central Philippines stopped the foreigners of different nationalities because they we.....»»
Fake docs continue to proliferate, as BI announces purchase of modern equipments against fraud
FAKE documents continue to circulate and proliferate. This unfortunate news was announced by Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco, who said that a report from the BI’s Anti-Fraud Section said it examied a total of 241 fraudulent and counterfeit documents for 2023 which were found to be questionable. These documents examined by the BI’s […].....»»
BI bars entry of three American sex offenders at NAIA and Cebu airports
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that three sex offenders were turned away by BI officers in the international airports of Manila and Cebu. Excluded last January 10 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal 1 was American national Rolando Camama, 73, who arrived on board a China Airlines flight from Taipei. […].....»»
128 fugitive aliens wanted in their countries nabbed by BI in 2023
A total of 128 foreign fugitives who are wanted for various crimes in their homelands were arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) last year. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that based on a report from BI- fugitive search unit (FSU) head Rendel Ryan Sy, the alien fugitives were captured in various operations that the […].....»»