#BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado Archives

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Bureau of Immigration records over 15.6 million international arrivals in 2025

Edu Lopez - January 9, 2026

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that international travel to the Philippines reached a new milestone in 2025, with a total of 15.6 million...

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BI Commissioner Viado declares war on ‘Modern Slavery’ as 346 Filipino trafficking victims repatriated from Myanmar scam hubs

logisticsnews.ph - November 13, 2025

Following the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to strengthen efforts against transnational crimes, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) today confirmed the successful...

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BI mobilizes full force at all international airports for Undas travel surge

logisticsnews.ph - October 31, 2025

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is mobilizing its full operational force across all international airports nationwide to ensure seamless passenger movement during the upcoming...

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BI APIS technology halts Brazilian drug courier at NAIA, P10 million worth of cocaine seized

Edu Lopez - October 29, 2025

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle over ₱10 million worth of liquid cocaine into the country, demonstrating the critical...