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Human trafficking eyed in private jet take-off from NAIA
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Human trafficking eyed in private jet take-off from NAIA

MANILA, Philippines — A private jet took off from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Monday without authorization from concerned agencies, reportedly with more passengers than was declared in its flight manifest. In a statement yesterday, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said he received reports that an unauthorized private jet departed at the NAIA Terminal…

BI intercepts 7 Pinay trafficking victims bound for Iraq – Manila Bulletin
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BI intercepts 7 Pinay trafficking victims bound for Iraq – Manila Bulletin

BI intercepts 7 Pinay trafficking victims bound for Iraq Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the passengers were disallowed to board a Scoot Airways flight to Singapore when immigration officers noted conflicting statements on the purpose of their trip. However, the passengers admitted during subsequent interviews that their final destination is Erbil, Iraq where they were…

BI intercepts 3 human trafficking victims; nabs Japanese fugitive
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BI intercepts 3 human trafficking victims; nabs Japanese fugitive

Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have intercepted three suspected victims of human trafficking who attempted to leave the country disguised as tourists. Meanwhile, BI operatives also arrested a Japanese fugitive wanted by authorities in Tokyo for robbery, extortion and involvement in telecommunications fraud. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said…

Hontiveros calls for tighter interagency, regional cooperation vs human trafficking
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Hontiveros calls for tighter interagency, regional cooperation vs human trafficking

A SENATOR on Thursday urged government agencies to strengthen internal coordination as well as enhance cooperation with other southeast Asian countries to address human trafficking after a dozen Filipinos were recently rescued from allegedly illegal Chinese offshore companies operating in Myanmar.    “We need tighter border control in the Philippines to ensure our countrymen are not…

Suspected Chinese mafia involved in human trafficking now under BI custody – Inquirer.net
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Suspected Chinese mafia involved in human trafficking now under BI custody – Inquirer.net

INQUIRER file photo / ALEXIS CORPUZ MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has taken under custody a suspected Chinese mafia member who was allegedly involved in human trafficking, the BI chief announced on Thursday. The suspect, a 38-year-old man named Andy Cheng, was arrested on Tuesday by agents of the BI’s fugitive search…

Bureau of Immigration investigates alleged human trafficking attempt at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) | GMA News Online
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Bureau of Immigration investigates alleged human trafficking attempt at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) | GMA News Online

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) started an investigation into an alleged attempt to traffic three supposed victims who were intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 last November 6. According to a Friday BI Facebook post, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco ordered the investigation after they received a report on the alleged human…

BI investigates alleged human trafficking attempt at NAIA
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BI investigates alleged human trafficking attempt at NAIA

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) started an investigation into an alleged attempt to traffic three supposed victims who were intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 last November 6. According to a Friday BI Facebook post, Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco ordered the investigation after they received a report on the alleged human…