The Bureau of Immigration (BI) says it has arrested 10 foreign nationals on Siargao Island for alleged violations of Philippine immigration rules. In a report issued Monday, the BI states that the arrests stem from intelligence-driven operations conducted on June 26. The operations were carried out across Siargao following reports from local residents and business owners.
According to the BI, the foreigners were allegedly found to be overstaying their permitted stay and working without the proper authorizations, including lacking the required visas and permits. The BI also links at least some of the alleged violations to specific individuals identified in the report.
One of those cited is 22-year-old Israeli national Ben Yeshaya Menahem Mendel Rafael, who the BI says was overstaying and working without the required visa and permits. Another cited person is Israeli national Aharon Ida, who the BI also says overstayed and worked without the proper documentation.
The BI does not indicate in the provided reports what penalties or proceedings will follow, but the arrests are presented as enforcement actions under immigration and related labor documentation requirements.
