The Bureau of Immigration said on Monday, Nov. 27, that a blacklisted Chinese national has been arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3.
In a press release, BI said that the suspect was identified as Zhou Xingxing, 31, who attempted to depart for Guangzhou, China, on Sunday.
Immigration's probe revealed that Zhou was ordered to leave the country in January 2023 for overstaying and working for an online gaming company with an expired Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) license.
Shou was turned over to the BI’s Border Control and Intelligence Unit for processing and was proceeded with for booking at the Legal Division.
BI said Zhou will be transferred to the BI Warden Facility situated inside Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan, Taguig.
After the completion of legal proceedings, the arrested Chinese national will remain in custody pending the implementation of his deportation.
Meanwhile, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco reiterated the bureau's commitment to upholding the immigration laws of the country.
"The Bureau remains vigilant and steadfast in ensuring that individuals complying with our laws are welcomed, while those who violate our regulations are held accountable," he noted.
