MANILA, Philippines—The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reaffirmed its commitment to upholding justice and national security, as it joins the Department of Justice in its celebration of its 127th anniversary.
BI Officer-in-Charge Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado emphasized the Bureau’s dedication to combatting illegal immigration and human trafficking, key threats to the nation’s safety and security.
“As part of the DOJ family, the BI stands firm in its resolve to protect our borders from illegal aliens and human traffickers,” Viado said. “We are committed to ensuring that those who violate our immigration laws are brought to justice,” he added.
Under the guidance of the DOJ, the BI has achieved significant milestones in recent years.
The Bureau has intercepted over 700 human trafficking victims and apprehended hundreds of illegal aliens, including 129 fugitives involved in serious crimes such as fraud and drug trafficking.
These efforts are part of the BI’s broader modernization initiatives, which include the upgrade of e-gates at airports and a shift to fully-electronic immigration processes, making the Bureau’s operations faster, more secure, and more efficient.
“We stand with the DOJ in upholding the rule of law, and we will continue to enhance our operations to serve the Filipino people better,” Viado said. “As the DOJ marks 127 years of service, the BI remains steadfast in its mission to ensure the security of the nation through robust immigration enforcement and the protection of the country’s borders,” he stated.
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