Are “Masses” of Expats Really Being Arrested in the Philippines?
WHAT: A panic is spreading in expat Facebook groups claiming the Bureau of Immigration (BI) is arresting “masses” of Western expats and retirees for visa violations.WHERE: Nationwide (Fueled by recent national news headlines).THE REALITY: The BI is indeed conducting mass arrests and deportations right now. However, they are targeting illegal offshore gaming workers (POGOs) and […]