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WHEREAS, there is a need to consolidate existing guidelines on deportation and lay down the rules on cancellation of visas and other related proceedings for consistency and to remove overlaps;

NOW,  THEREFORE,  pursuant  to  the  rule-making  authority  of  the Commissioner of Immigration under Section 3 of Commonwealth Act No. 613, as amended, the following Bureau of Immigration (BI) Omnibus Rules of Procedure of 2015 are hereby promulgated to govern legal proceedings in the Bureau of Immigration:


Section 1. Title. - These Rules shall be known and cited as the “Bl Omnibus Rules of Procedure of 2015”.

Section  2. Scope.  - These  Rules  shall  apply  to legal  proceedings  in the Bureau of Immigration involving: (i) deportation; (ii) cancellation of visa; (iii) inclusion/lifting  of name/s  in the BI derogatory  list; and  (iv) issuance  of Allow Entry Order (AEO) or Allow Departure Order (ADO).

Section 3. Applicability of the Rules of Court. - In the absence of any applicable provision in these Rules, the Rules of Court shall apply in suppletory manner.

Section 4. Documents to Support Complaint, Petition, Request. - Any complaint,  petition,  request,  pleading  and  motion  filed  by any  interested  party shall contain as annexes such documents as he may deem supportive of his allegations.
 
Section 5. Certification  for Initiatory  Pleading  and Proof of Payment.  - The complainant, petitioner or requesting party shall certify under oath in the complaint,  petition  or  other  pleading  initiating  a  proceeding  covered  by  these Rules, or in an annexed sworn certification that: (i) to the best of his knowledge, no  other  action  or  claim  involving  the  Respondent  is  pending  in  any  court, tribunal,  or  quasi-judicial  agency;  (ii)  if  there  is  such  other  pending  action  or claim, a complete statement of the present status thereof; and (iii) if he should thereafter learn that such action or claim has been filed or is pending, he shall report that fact within five (5) days therefrom to the BI.

Proof of payment of filing fees and other applicable fees and charges shall be attached to the initiatory pleading.

Section 6. Prohibited Pleadings. - The following pleadings are prohibited:

a.     Motion to dismiss, except on the ground of lack of jurisdiction;
b.     Motion for bill of particulars;
c.     Petition for relief from judgment;
d.     Motion for extension of time to file answer, memorandum  position paper or other written submissions, except for exceptionally meritorious grounds;
e.     Motion for postponement, except for exceptionally meritorious grounds;
f.     Intervention;
g.     Motion to hear affirmative defenses; and
h.     Any  pleading  or  motion  which  has  the  same  or  similar  effect  as  of  the foregoing.

The  submission  of  the  prohibited  pleadings  shall  be  considered  as  the
Respondent’s Answer to the complaint/petition.

Section  7.  Construction.  -  These  Rules  shall  be  liberally  construed  to promote   a  just,   speedy   and   inexpensive   disposition   of  every   action   and proceeding covered herein.

Section  8.  Modes  of  service.  - Service  of  judgments,  including  notices, orders and other papers from the BI, shall be made either through: (i) personal service  through  an authorized  BI personnel;  (ii) registered  mail in accordance with Rule 13, Sec. 13 of the Rules of Court; or (iii) through an authorized private courier.

Section 9. Jurisdiction. - Subject to the exercise of the powers vested upon the President and/or the Secretary of Justice, decisions in the legal proceedings on deportation and cancellation of visa shall be rendered by the Board of Commissioners (BOC).

The BOC shall convene and act as a collegial body in rendering a decision. The Commissioner or in his absence, the Acting Commissioner, shall serve as Chairman thereof. The decision of the majority shall prevail. The presence of the Chairman and one (1) Member shall constitute a quorum. The BOC shall meet in such regularity as may be determined by the Commissioner.
 

Section 1. Deportation defined. - Deportation is an act by or under the authority of the State of removing a foreigner from Philippine territory. It applies to  a  foreigner  whose  presence  in  the  Philippines  is  found  to  be  injurious  to national interest, public health, public safety and public interest.

Section  2.  Nature  and  Conduct.  -  Deportation  proceedings  are administrative in character. Subject to the requirement of due process, the deportation  proceedings  shall be conducted  for the purpose of ascertaining  the truth without necessarily adhering to technical rules of judicial proceedings.

Section 3. Who may be Deported. - An action for deportation may be commenced  by  a  verified  complaint  in  the  name  of  a  private  citizen  or  the Republic of the Philippines against any foreigner for grounds as provided for by relevant laws.

Section 4. Initiation of Action for Deportation. - An action for deportation may  be  commenced  against  any  foreigner  for  grounds  as  provided  for  by relevant laws.

All complaints shall be filed with the Office of the Commissioner (OCOM), through the Central Receiving Unit (CRU), in two (2) copies plus such number of copies as there are respondents. The CRU shall docket the complaint and assign the corresponding docket number as follows: “BI Depo. No. Year-Month-Date- Series Number”. All complaints shall be chronologically  docketed in the order of the date that the same are filed and received.

Section 5. Sufficiency  in Form of Complaint. - Complaint filed by private persons shall be under oath. If filed through counsel, the same shall be verified. The Complaint shall state: (i) the full name of the complainant and his postal address; (ii) the name of the Respondent foreigner, his known alias/es, if any, his given or last known address; and (iii) a concise statement of the ultimate facts constituting   the  deportation   offense  alleged  to  have  been  committed.   The Complaint shall contain as annexes such documents and papers that the Complainant deems as supportive of his allegations.

Complaints initiated by way of an internally generated report or referral from a government office need not be verified but must state the required information in the immediately preceding paragraph.

Section 6. Anonymous  Complaints.  - No anonymous  complaint including that where the address of the complainant is not indicated, shall be entertained unless there is evident merit to the allegations as supported by documentary  or direct evidence.
 
Section 7. Action on the Complaint. -

a.     If the Complaint  is found  to be sufficient  in form, preliminary  investigation shall commence pursuant to Rule 3.
b.     In case the Complaint  fails to comply with the required form under Rule 2, Section 6, the Complaint shall be dismissed.
c.     A  Complaint  alleging  a  crime  or  felony  other  than  the  specific  offenses mentioned  in Section  37(a)  of Commonwealth  Act No. 613,  as amended, shall  be  recommended  for  immediate  dismissal.  Such  complaint  may  be referred by the BI to appropriate government agency.

A complaint for sum of money not constituting a ground for deportation under Section  37(a)  of Commonwealth  Act  No.  613,  as  amended,  shall  be recommended for immediate dismissal.

Section 8. Withdrawal of the Complaint. - The withdrawal of the complaint shall not automatically  cause the dismissal thereof. When there is evident merit to  the  complaint,  the  same  shall  be  given  due  course  notwithstanding   the withdrawal.


Section 1. Preliminary Investigation; Purpose. – Upon referral of the complaint, the Legal Division through the Special Prosecutor shall conduct a preliminary investigation, which shall not exceed sixty (60) days from referral, to determine  whether  there is sufficient  ground to engender  a well-founded  belief that  a  violation  of  the  immigration   law  has  been  committed   and  that  the Respondent is probably guilty and should be charged.

Section 2. Procedure. - The preliminary investigation shall be conducted as follows:

a.     In case the Complaint is patently without merit, the Special Prosecutor shall within ten (10) days from referral, recommend its dismissal. Such recommendation  shall be forwarded  to the Chief, Legal Division  for review who shall forward the same to the Commissioner for approval/ disapproval.
b.     In case  the Complaint  deserves  due  course,  the Special  Prosecutor  shall within   two   (2)   days   from   assignment,   issue   an   Order   directing   the Respondent to submit his Answer in the form of a Counter-Affidavit or Memorandum with supporting documents/papers within ten (10) days from receipt with proof of service thereof to the Complainant.
c.     Within ten (10) days from submission  of the Answer or when none is filed, the Special Prosecutor shall resolve the complaint and determine if there is sufficient evidence to issue a Charge Sheet.

Section  1.  Charge  Sheet.  - A  Charge  Sheet  is  an  accusation  in  writing issued by the Special Prosecutor and approved by the Chief, Legal Division, charging a foreigner with violation of immigration laws.
 
To prevent the Respondent from leaving the country or from adjusting his immigration   status,  the  Charge  Sheet  shall  contain  an  order  including  the foreigner’s name in the BI derogatory database (Watchlist Order).

Section 2. Form of Charge Sheet. - The Charge Sheet shall be written in clear, simple and concise language  as to sufficiently  inform the Respondent  of the  nature  of  the  charge  against  him  and  to  enable  him  to  prepare  for  his defense.

Section  3.  Sufficiency  of  the  Charge  Sheet.  -  The  Charge  Sheet  is sufficient if it states the: (i) name and nationality of the Respondent; (ii) the designation   of   the   violation,   (iii)   the   acts   constituting   the   violation;   (iv) approximate date of the commission of the violation; and (v) the place where the violation is committed.

If the Respondent’s name as appearing in his passport cannot be determined, he shall be referred to by his alias with the statement that his true name is unknown at the time of the filing of the Charge Sheet.

Where  the violation  is committed  by more than one foreigner,  the Charge
Sheet shall include all of them.

Section  4.  Preparation  of  the  Mission  Order  upon  Issuance  of  the Charge Sheet. - Upon the Legal Division’s issuance of the Charge Sheet, the Special Prosecutor shall prepare the Mission Order for the signature of the Commissioner.

Section 5. Effect of Petition for Habeas Corpus. - The filing of the Petition for the Issuance of a Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not suspend the deportation proceedings unless the Court issues a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) or an Injunction Order.


Section  1.  Authority  to  Issue  Mission  Orders  Pursuant  to  Executive Order No. 287, s. 2000. - Upon a well-founded  and reasonable  determination based  on  available  and  verifiable  civilian,  immigration,  law  enforcement,   or military intelligence report that a foreigner has committed, is actually committing or is about to commit  a violation  of immigration  laws, or any of the Philippine laws, rules and regulations, which may constitute grounds for deportation, the Commissioner,  or in his absence,  the Acting  Commissioner,  in the interest  of national security, public health, public safety and/or national interests, may issue a Mission  Order  directing  appropriate  officers  of the Bureau  of Immigration  to conduct verification and investigation operations against the foreigner concerned, and if probable cause exists, to effect a warrantless arrest of such foreigner in accordance with Section 5, Rule 113 of the Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure, if found in flagrante violating Philippine Immigration laws.

Section 2. Contents and Validity of a Mission Order. – A Mission Order shall be valid for seven (7) working days from its issuance and shall contain the following information:

a.     Full  name,  known  alias/es,  if  any,  specific  address/es  and  other  known personal circumstances of the subject foreigner;
b.     Complete  names  and designation  of the BI Personnel  who will serve  and execute the Mission Order;
c.     Date of issuance of the Mission Order; and
d.     A  directive  to  the  BI  personnel  to  conduct  verification  and  investigation operations against the foreigner concerned, and if probable cause exists, to effect a warrantless  arrest of such foreigner  in accordance  with Section  5, Rule  113  of  the  Revised  Rules  of  Court,  if  found  in  flagrante  violating Philippine Immigration laws.

Section   3.  Service   and   Execution   of  Mission   Order.   –  Only   duly authorized permanent/organic personnel of the BI or permanent government personnel on detail to the BI shall serve and execute the Mission Order against the subject foreigner.

Provided,  that,  assistance   may  be  sought  from  other  law  enforcement officers if the circumstances so warrant.

No  Mission  Order  shall  be  served  and  executed  on  Saturdays,  Sundays, non-working holidays or during non-office hours, unless the subject foreigner is a fugitive  from justice  or is engaged  in acts inimical  to the country’s  peace  and security as the Commissioner may determine.

Section 4. Procedure in carrying out Mission Order. – The Mission Order shall be carried out without delay and with due regard to the human rights of the foreigner. If probable cause exists to effect a warrantless arrest of the foreigner, the arresting officers shall advise the latter of his rights under Republic Act No.
7438, including but not limited to his: (i) right to know the reason for his arrest; (ii)
right to counsel of his own choice; and (iii) right to remain silent.

On the day of the arrest, the arresting officers shall bring the foreigner to the Intelligence Division for booking, imaging, fingerprinting and records check. The Chief  of  the  Intelligence  Division,  or  his  duly  authorized  representative,  shall inform  the foreigner’s  embassy  or consular  office in the Philippines,  if there is any, of the arrest.

Section 5. Duties of the Arresting Officers, Intelligence Division. Post Mission  Report. - The arresting  officers shall, within eighteen  (18) hours from the time of arrest, prepare  three (3) sets of the case record.  The case record shall be brought to the OCOM Receiving Unit, for docketing purpose, which shall include:

a.     Post Mission Report with an Affidavit of Arrest specifically and clearly stating the ground, date, time, place and manner of arrest;
b.     Mission  Order and the Intelligence  Report which became  the basis for the issuance of such Mission Order;
c.     Complete   inventory   of   the   properties,   things   and   papers,   including immigration documents, provisionally taken from the foreigner, if any;
d.     The foreigner’s biometric data and medical report;
e.     Other relevant documents.

The OCOM shall retain one (1) set of case record while the Legal Division shall retain two (2) sets.

The OCOM  Receiving  Unit, after docketing  the case records,  shall immediately forward the same to the Legal Division.

Section 6. Duties of the Special Prosecutor.  - The Chief, Legal Division, shall immediately assign the case record to a Special Prosecutor. The Special Prosecutor shall then conduct an investigation and shall have thirty six (36) hours from the time of arrest to recommend the foreigner’s release or to file a Charge Sheet. The Charge Sheet shall be subject to the approval of the Chief, Legal Division.   The  Order   of  Release   shall   be  subject   to  the  approval   of  the Commissioner.

The foreigner, or his counsel, if any, and his embassy shall be provided with the copies of the Charge Sheet or Order of Release.

Before  the  Charge  Sheet  is  filed,  the  arrested  foreigner  may  ask  for  a preliminary   investigation   under  Rule  3,  but  he  must  sign  a  waiver  of  the provisions  of  Article  125  of  the  Revised  Penal  Code  in  the  presence  of  his counsel. The investigation must be terminated within fifteen (15) days from its inception.

Section 7. Turn-Over to the BI Warden Facility. - After the conduct of the investigation and the Special Prosecutor deems the necessity of filing a Charge Sheet,  the  Intelligence  Division  shall  turn-over  the  foreigner’s  custody  to  the Warden, BI Warden Facility (BIWF).

Section 8. Duties of the BIWF. - Prior to receiving custody of the arrested foreigner, the Warden, or his duly authorized agent, shall register the following entries in its official logbook:

a.     Complete  names  of  all  the  BI  personnel  who  turned-over  the  foreigner’s custody;
b.     Personal circumstances of the arrested foreigner;
c.     Copy of the Mission Order and Affidavit of Arrest;
d.     Original copy of the Commitment  Order issued by the Commissioner  or his duly authorized representative; and
e.     Complete inventory of the foreigner’s properties, things and papers that will be turned over to the Warden.

Section 9. Turn-Over to the BIWF in Case of Lack of Time. - In case of lack of material time for the arresting officers to bring the foreigner to the OCOM and  the  Legal  Division  for  investigation  on  the  same  day  of  his  arrest,  the foreigner shall immediately be delivered and committed to the nearest BIWF.

The arresting officers shall still comply with the eighteen (18) hour period to prepare the three (3) sets of the case record under Section 5 of this Rule. The arresting officers shall then submit three (3) sets of case record to the OCOM Receiving Unit, as soon as practicable.
 
Prior to receiving custody of the foreigner from the arresting officers, the Warden, or his duly authorized agent, shall comply with Section 8 of this Rule. Likewise, the Warden shall demand a copy of the case record.

The Warden shall deliver the arrested foreigner to the Legal Division for investigation in the immediately following working day.

In case the immediately  following  working day will go beyond the thirty six (36) hour period, the Chief, Legal Division, shall assign a Special Prosecutor to conduct an investigation at the BIWF.

The Special Prosecutor shall comply with Section 6 of this Rule.


Section  1. Endorsement  of Original  Records  to the  Board  of Special Inquiry (BSI) and Assignment of Case. - Within fifteen days (15) days from issuance  of the  Charge  Sheet,  the  Chief,  Legal  Division  shall  endorse  to the Chief, BSI the case record consecutively and chronologically numbered with attached Prosecutor’s Memorandum. The endorsement shall indicate the total number of pages of the case record. The Memorandum  shall set forth the facts and  the  law  relied  upon  with  attached  original  or  certified  true  copies  of documentary  evidence, if any. Immediately  upon receipt thereof, the Chief, BSI shall assign the deportation case to one of its members for the resolution of the deportation case.

Section 2. Submission of Memoranda. - The Member of the BSI to whom the  deportation  case  is  assigned  shall,  within  two  (2)  days,  issue  an  Order directing  the  Respondent  to  submit  his  written  memorandum   within  a  non- extendible period of fifteen (15) days from receipt. Rebuttal or sur-rebuttal Memorandum shall be prohibited.

Section 3. Draft Decision. - Within fifteen (15) days from the time of filing of the Memorandum or the expiration of the period to file the same, the Member of the BSI with the approval of the Chief, BSI shall prepare the draft decision and forward the same to the Board Secretary’s Office.

The BSI shall maintain a chronological file of all draft decisions submitted to the BOC.

Section 4. Duty of the Board Secretary. - Upon receipt of the draft decision attached to the case records, the Board Secretary shall include the same to the next scheduled agenda for the BOC to resolve.

In cases involving complicated  issues and/or voluminous  records, the BOC
may defer the resolution of the case on the next scheduled agenda.

 
Section 1. Bail. A foreigner under arrest in a deportation proceeding may be  released  under  cash  bond  or  government  issued  security/guarantee   and under such other conditions that the Commissioner may impose.

Section  2. Petition  for Bail. - At any time after his arrest  but before  the finality of the deportation  order (which includes the re-opening  of a deportation case) and as long as the deportation records are with the BI, the foreigner may file before the Commissioner a verified Petition for Release on Bail with attached supporting evidence, if any.

The Petition shall include an Undertaking that that: (i) Respondent is ready, willing  and  able  to  post  the  required  cash  bond  to  be  imposed;  (ii)  he  shall present himself with or without counsel in any hearing or proceeding before the BI; (iii) Respondent shall keep the Commissioner duly informed in writing of his residence in the Philippines and of his other whereabouts on a periodic basis as the Commissioner finds necessary; (iv) he shall not leave the Philippines without securing an Allow Departure Order from the Commissioner; (v) Respondent shall allow authorized BI personnel to conduct periodic visits to his residence in the Philippines; and (vi) he shall secure a one-way ticket from Manila to his country of citizenship/origin which shall be used in the event of his deportation.

The Legal Division shall be given five (5) days within which to submit its Recommendation  thereto. The Commissioner shall resolve the petition within ten (10) days from receipt of the Legal Division’s Recommendation or upon the lapse of the said period to submit said Recommendation.

Section 3. Factors in Granting or Denying Bail. – In resolving the Petition for Bail, the Commissioner may consider the following factors:

a.     the nature of the deportation charge;
b.     the immigration status of the foreigner;
c.     the physical condition and age of the foreigner;
d.     humanitarian considerations;
e.     such other circumstances  that will guide the Commissioner  in determining whether or not the foreigner is a flight risk and/or a threat to public interest.

Section 4. Conditions of Bail. - The bail granted to a foreigner are subject to the following conditions:

a.     the foreigner  shall  appear  before  the Intelligence  Division,  Legal  Division, BSI, and BOC whenever so required;
b.     the failure  of the foreigner  to appear  at any  hearing  shall  be deemed  an express waiver of his right to be present and the hearing shall proceed in absentia;
c.     the foreigner shall surrender himself for execution of the deportation order;
d.     the  bond  shall  answer  for  all  expenses  incident  to  the  re-arrest  of  the foreigner should he fail to appear before the BI, and for all other expenses incurred in connection with his deportation;
e.     his  undertakings  in his  Petition  for Release  on Bail  shall  be in force  and effect at all the stages of the deportation proceedings until its finality;
f.     The Commissioner  shall impose such other terms and conditions necessary to insure the foreigner’s appearance.

Section 5. Inclusion in the Hold Departure List. - The Order granting the Petition  for  Release  on  Bail  shall  include  a  directive  including  the  foreigner’s name  in  the  Hold  Departure  List  and  requiring  the  foreigner  to  surrender  his original  passport/travel  document  to  the  Legal  Division  or  BSI.  The passport/travel document shall be attached to the case record.

Section  6. Release  on Bail.  - The Chief,  Legal  Division,  shall prepare  a written transmittal to the Warden of the BIWF endorsing the following:

a.     Copy of the Order granting the Petition for Bail;
b.     Photocopies of the Official Receipts of the foreigner’s cash bond; and
c.     Certification from the Chief, Legal Division, that all of the required conditions for his release have been complied with.

Section  7. Forfeiture  of Bond  and Re-arrest  of Foreigner.  - In case of failure  to comply  with the conditions  of the bail, the bond shall be forfeited  in favor of the BI.

The foreigner released on bail who fails to comply with the conditions of the bail or attempts to escape may be re-arrested without the necessity of a warrant for his arrest.

Section 8. Cancellation  of Bail. - The bail shall be canceled and the bond returned to the foreigner or his/her duly authorized representative, subject to the usual government and auditing procedures: (i) upon the death of the foreigner; or (ii)  upon  the  deportation  of  the  foreigner;  or  (iii)  upon  the  dismissal  of  the deportation case.


Section 1. Voluntary Deportation; When Allowed. - Voluntary deportation shall be allowed when the foreigner does not contest his deportation charges and waives  his  right  to  appeal  the  deportation  order.  A  foreigner  who  requests voluntary deportation shall be charged, detained and deported.

A  notarized  request  for  voluntary  deportation  by  the  foreigner  shall  be granted provided there is no pending criminal investigation or case against him. Voluntary deportation shall not be allowed as a means of evading criminal prosecution.

Section   2.   Voluntary   Surrender   and   Voluntary   Deportation   of   a Foreigner  with Fake Immigration  Stamps  &/or Fake ECC - A foreigner  with fake immigration  stamp(s)  and/or  fake Emigration  Clearance  Certificate  (ECC) who  voluntarily  surrenders  and  requests  voluntary  deportation  will  be investigated, charged and deported. Provided, his deportation case may be dismissed upon:

a.     A substantive  reason  to believe  respondent  is a victim,  in good  faith  and without intention to violate immigrations laws and rules;
b.     Payment of visa extension fees in arrears/overstaying fees, if applicable;
c. Payment of P10,000 by way of Immigration Arrears Release Certificate (lARC); and
d.     Execution of an Affidavit identifying the person/s involved and willingness to be a witness in all administrative proceedings.

Section 3. Period to Decide the Case. - The Legal Division shall prepare, within three (3) days from receipt of the request for voluntary deportation, the Voluntary  Deportation  Order  (VDO)  and  shall  forward  the  same  to  the  BOC Board Secretary.

Upon  receipt  of  the  draft  VDO  attached  to  the  case  records,  the  Board Secretary shall include the same to the next scheduled agenda of the BOC for resolution.

Section 4. Nature of the Voluntary Deportation  Order. – A VDO shall be immediately final and executory.

Section 5. Effect of Voluntary Deportation. - A voluntary deportation shall bar the foreigner concerned from re-entry into the country and his name shall be included in the BI Blacklist.


Section 1. Summary Deportation, When Allowed. - Summary deportation proceedings shall apply when the foreigner is: (i) overstaying found by virtue of a complaint or Mission Order; (ii) undocumented; (iii) a fugitive from justice; (iv) has fully  served  the  sentence   in  a  crime  which  carries  with  it  the  penalty  of deportation  after service of sentence;  and (v) has fully served the sentence for the  crimes  mentioned   in  Section   37(a)(3)   and  37(a)(10)   of  the  Philippine Immigration Act, as amended.

However, summary deportation shall not be allowed as a means of evading criminal prosecution.

Section 2. a) Overstaying Foreigner. - An overstaying foreigner refers to a foreigner  with  expired  visa  despite  validly-issued   passport/travel   documents found by virtue of a complaint or Mission Order.

b)  Undocumented  Foreigner.  -  An  undocumented  foreigner  refers  to:  (i)  a foreigner without validly issued passport/travel  document; or (ii) a foreigner with cancelled or expired passport.

c) Fugitive from justice. - A fugitive from justice refers to a foreigner who has been tagged as such by the authorized personnel of a foreign embassy or by the International Police and whose passport is cancelled by his embassy/consulate.

Section  3.  Assisted  Voluntary  Return  Program  –  Except  those overstaying foreigners found by virtue of a complaint or Mission Order, an overstaying foreigner may avail of the Assisted Voluntary Return Program under Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2015-     .
 
Section 4. Application of Rule 2 on Commencement of Deportation Proceedings and Rule 3 on Preliminary Investigation. - Unless otherwise provided, the Rules on Commencement  of Deportation  Proceedings  and Preliminary Investigation shall apply in case of a foreigner who is: (i) overstaying; and (ii) undocumented.

Section 5. Period to Decide the Case - Upon drafting of the Charge Sheet, the Legal Division shall draft the SDO and shall forward the same to the Board Secretary.

Upon receipt of the draft Summary Deportation Order (SDO) attached to the case record, the Board Secretary shall include the same to the next scheduled agenda for the BOC to resolve.

Section 6. Duties of the OCOM When a Foreigner is a Fugitive or Has Served His Sentence. - Within twenty four (24) hours from receipt of the letter or records   (“fugitive/criminal   file”)  from  the  authorized   personnel   of  a  foreign embassy or the International Police informing that a certain foreigner is a fugitive and whose passport is cancelled, the OCOM shall indorse the fugitive file to the Legal  Division  with  copy  furnished  to  the  Intelligence  Division.  The  OCOM Receiving Unit shall docket the complaint and assign the corresponding docket number as follows: “BI S.D. No. Year-Month-Series Number”.

The  same  period  and  requirements  apply  to a foreigner  (i) who  has  fully served the sentence  in a crime which carries with it the penalty of deportation after service of sentence or (ii) who has fully served the sentence for the crimes mentioned in Section 37(a)(3) and 37(a)(10) of the PIA, as amended.

Section  7. Duties  of  the  Intelligence  Division  When  a Foreigner  is  a Fugitive or Has Served His Sentence. - Upon receipt of the fugitive/criminal file (either from OCOM or from the third party source), the Intelligence Division shall immediately   coordinate   with  the  appropriate   foreign   embassy,   International Police or law enforcement agency to effect the search and capture or turn-over of the foreign fugitive/criminal.

In cases when the location of the foreign fugitive/criminal has already been established  and  a warrant  of deportation  is yet  to be  issued,  the  Intelligence Division shall request for a Mission Order within twenty four (24) hours.

The Intelligence Division shall be the office of primary responsibility of coordinating with the appropriate foreign embassy, International Police, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and other law enforcement agencies.

Within eight (8) hours from arrest or turn-over, the Intelligence Division shall forward to the Legal Division all the relevant documents and papers such as, but not limited to: (1) Mission Order; (2) After-Mission Report; (3) Affidavit of Apprehension, (4) Commitment Order, (5) Receipt of Custody, (6) biometric data and (7) medical report, that it will acquire in relation to the deportation case of the foreign fugitive/criminal. The same shall form part of the fugitive/criminal file.

Section 8. Duties of the Legal Division When a Foreigner is a Fugitive or Has Served His Sentence. - Within forty eight (48) hours from receipt of the fugitive/criminal  file from the OCOM, the Legal Division shall draft and submit to the Office of the Board Secretary the following documents for appropriate action:

a.     Charge Sheet;
b.     Summary Deportation Order;

c.     Warrant of Deportation; and
d.     Request for NBI Clearance.

The Legal Division shall ensure that the relevant immigration  information of the  foreign  fugitive/criminal  shall  be  attached  to  the  records  such  as  but  not limited  to:  (1)  travel  records,   (2)  foreigner   registration   records;   and/or  (3) derogatory records. The same shall form part of the fugitive/criminal file.

Section 9. Duties of the Board Secretary When a Foreigner is a Fugitive or Has Served His Sentence. - Within forty eight (48) hours from receipt of the SDO attached to the case records, the Board Secretary shall schedule a special agenda for the BOC to resolve the summary deportation of the foreign fugitive/criminal.

Section 10. Nature of the Summary Deportation Order. – A Summary Deportation   Order  shall  be  final  and  immediately   executory   upon  signing/ approval thereof.

Section 11. Effect of Summary Deportation Order. - Summary deportation shall bar the foreigner concerned from re-entry into the Philippines and his name shall be included in the BI Blacklist.


Section 1. Contents of the Order/Judgment.  - The BOC Order/Judgment shall contain the name and personal circumstances  of the foreigner, a clear and distinct statement of material facts, findings and the law on which it is based and the decision reached.

In case of an Order/Judgment directing the deportation of a foreigner, it shall state whether the foreigner shall be deported: (i) to the country whence he came; (ii) to the foreign port at which he embarked for the Philippines; (iii) to the country of his birth or of which he is a citizen or subject; or (iv) to the country in which he resided prior to coming to the Philippines.

Section 2. Promulgation of the Order/Judgment.  - Order/Judgment  of the BOC in a deportation case shall be returned to the Board Secretary who shall promulgate  the same  within  twenty  four (24)  hours  from  receipt.  Service  of a copy   of  the  Order/Judgment   to  the  last  known   or  given   address   of  the Respondent, or at the office of his counsel on record, or to his nearest embassy or consular office if his address or whereabouts is unknown, shall be deemed as promulgation. Proof of service shall be attached to the Order/Judgment for record purposes.

Section 3. Distribution of Copies of the Order/Judgment.  - Copies of the
Order/Judgment shall be furnished to the following:
 
a.    The Respondent or his counsel on record, if any;
b.    The Complainant or his counsel on record, if any;
c.    The Special Prosecutor;
d.    The Chief, Legal Division;
e.    The Chief, Intelligence Division;
f.     The Chief, Immigration Regulation Division (lRD);
g.    The Chief, Port Operations Division (POD);
h.    The Chief, Management Information System Division (MlSD);
i.     The Chief, Certificate and Clearance Section;
j.     The Secretary, DOJ;
k.    The Office of the President; and
l.     Respondent’s embassy or consular office.

Section 4. Inclusion in the Blacklist and Lifting of the Hold Departure Order/Watchlist  Order. - A deportation Order/Judgment shall include a directive to include Respondent’s name in the Bl Blacklist and a directive to lift the HDO or Watchlist Order issued against Respondent in relation to the deportation case.

Section 5. When the BOC Dismisses a Deportation Case. - In case of dismissal, the Respondent shall be released within twenty-four (24) hours from promulgation if the Bl is holding him unless he is being held for some other lawful cause. Respondent’s properties, documents and papers provisionally kept by the Bl shall be returned to him.

Section   6.  Finality   of  the  Decision.   -  Except  in  cases  of  voluntary deportation and summary deportation, the Order/Judgment directing the Respondent’s deportation shall become final and executory after thirty (30) days from notice,  unless  within  such period,  Respondent  files a Motion  for Reconsideration  or an Appeal before the Office of the Secretary of Justice or the Office of the President.

Section 7. Motion for Reconsideration.  - The foreigner shall have three (3) days from receipt  of a copy of the Order/Judgment  to file two (2) copies  of a verified Motion for Reconsideration  before the OCOM Receiving Unit. Only one (1)  Motion   for  Reconsideration   may  be  filed.  No  other  pleading   shall  be entertained. Within twenty four (24) hours from receipt, the OCOM Receiving Unit shall immediately forward the Motion for Reconsideration to the Legal Division or the BSI as the case may be.

The Motion for Reconsideration must point out specifically the findings or conclusions  of the Order/Judgment  which are not supported by the evidence or which  are  contrary   to  law,  making   express   reference   to  the  evidence   or provisions of law alleged to be contrary to such findings or conclusions.

Whenever  necessary,  the Legal Division  or the BSI, as the case may be, may issue an Order directing the complainant to submit a Comment to the Motion for Reconsideration within ten (10) days from receipt.

Within ten (10) days from submission  of the Comment or from the lapse of time to submit the same, the Legal Division or the BSI shall draft the Resolution deciding the Motion for Reconsideration.
 
In case the Legal Division or the BSI opted not to issue an Order to submit a Comment,  it shall draft the Resolution  deciding  the Motion for Reconsideration within ten (10) days from receipt.

Upon drafting the Resolution, the Legal Division or the BSI shall forward the same with the deportation record to the Board Secretary.

Upon receipt of the draft Resolution,  the Board Secretary  shall include the same to the next scheduled agenda for the BOC to resolve.

Section 8. Appeal. - The appeal shall stay the execution of the decision appealed from unless the Secretary of Justice/Office of the President directs its execution pending appeal.


Section 1. Execution of Deportation Order. - In case the Respondent is at large  when  found  guilty  of  violation  of  immigration  law/s  for  which  he  was charged, the Commissioner shall issue a Warrant of Deportation against him.

The Intelligence Division shall execute the Warrant of Deportation  and shall make a return to the Commissioner  within seven (7) days from date of issue. If the Warrant of Deportation is unexecuted within the said period, the Intelligence Division shall submit a weekly status report until the warrant is executed.

No foreigner shall be deported unless the order of deportation  has become final and executory and the following requirements are complied with:

a.     BOC Order/Judgment of Deportation;
b.     Photocopies  of the official receipts  showing  payments  of immigration  fees, administrative fines, penalties and other legal fees as required in the Order/Judgment, if any;
c.     NBI clearance;
d.     Court   clearances   or  National   Prosecution   Service   (State/Provincial/City Prosecutors) clearances in cases when the BI has been informed of Respondent’s criminal investigation or cases;
e.     Original valid passport or travel document;
f.     Valid air ticket to the country where he is to be deported;
g.     Certification  from  the  Chief,  Legal  Division  that  all  the  conditions  of  the
Order/Judgment have been complied with.

Section  2.  Required   Clearances   Prior  to  Execution   of  Deportation Order. - Within five (5) days from Respondent’s apprehension or from the promulgation of Order/Judgment, whichever comes first, the Chief, Legal Division shall  request  for  an  NBI  Clearance  stating  that  Respondent  has  no  pending criminal case/s; Provided, the said NBI Clearance shall be required anew upon the  lapse  of  six  (6)  months  from  the  date  of  last  issuance  thereof  and  the deportation order has yet to be executed.

Section  3.  Costs  of  Deportation.   -  (a)  The  owner,  operator,  captain, master, pilot, agent or consignee of a vessel by which the foreigner arrived shall borne the costs of deportation if deportation proceedings are initiated within five
(5) days from entry, i.e., exclusion cases;

(b) The Respondent shall pay the cost of his deportation (airplane ticket);
(c) If the Respondent cannot afford the cost of his deportation, his embassy or consulate shall pay the same;
(d) If Respondent’s embassy or consulate cannot afford or refuses to pay the cost of his deportation, the BI shall pay the same;
(e) In case of deportation of a fugitive upon official request of the country of which the fugitive is a national, the costs for his deportation and his escorts, if necessary, shall be paid for by the requesting country.
(f) In case of voluntary deportation, the Respondent shall pay the cost of his deportation;

Section  4.  Other  Costs.  -  Other  costs  incurred  in  the  course  of  the deportation proceedings shall be chargeable against the bond, if any, that Respondent posted.

Section  5.  In  Case  No  Country  Accepts  the  Deportee.  –  In  case  no sovereign  country  accepts  the deportee  in its territory,  the Commissioner  shall have the discretion to grant provisional liberty to the deportee subject to the conditions that he may impose under Rule 7 (Bail).


Section 1. Pleadings. - The only pleadings allowed to be filed for Petition for Cancellation of Visa are the Petition and Answer thereto. All pleadings must be notarized or, if filed through counsel, the same should be verified.

Section  2. Who  may File a Petition.  - The Petition  may be filed by any person who has personal knowledge of the facts and circumstances  constituting the ground for the cancellation of a foreigner’s visa or motu proprio by the Intelligence Division or the VCD.

All petitions shall be filed with the OCOM Receiving Unit in such number of copies  as  there  are  respondents  plus  two  (2)  copies  for  the  Bl.  The  OCOM Receiving Unit shall docket the complaint and assign the corresponding docket number  as follows:  “BI C.V. No. Year-Month-Day-Series  Number”.  All petitions shall be chronologically docketed in the order of the date that the same were filed and received.

Section 3. Form and Contents of the Petition. - The petition shall comply with the form prescribed in Rule 1, Section 4 and Section 5 and shall state the full name, address and other personal circumstances of the Petitioner and the Respondent. The Petition shall contain a concise statement of the ultimate facts constituting the ground or grounds for the cancellation of the Respondent’s  visa as provided for in Section 4 of this Rule, the type of visa sought to be canceled, and the specific relief sought.
 
When the Petitioner is a corporation, the certification should be executed by a natural person duly authorized by the corporation,  through a board resolution for the purpose, attached to the Petition.

Section 4. Grounds for Cancellation of Visa. - Any immigrant or non- immigrant visa, or extension thereof, may be canceled if:

a.     The legal or factual basis for which the visa was issued no longer exists;
b.     Respondent    acquired     the     visa     through     fraud,    misrepresentation     or concealment of a material fact.

Section 5. Action on the Petition. - All petitions received by the OCOM Receiving Unit shall be referred to the Chief, Legal Division.

A Petition for Cancellation of Visa that includes allegations of deportable offenses including  Section 4(b) of this Rule shall be acted upon in accordance with Part II (Procedure in Deportation Proceedings) of these Rules.


Section  1.  Order  to  Submit  Answer.  -  The  Legal  Division,  through  a Hearing  Officer,  shall  within  two  (2)  days  from  assignment,  issue  an  Order directing the Respondent to submit his Answer in the form of a Counter-Affidavit or a Memorandum with supporting documents/papers within ten (10) days from receipt, with proof of service to the Petitioner.

Section 2. Period to Decide the Petition. - Within ten (10) days from submission of the Answer or after the lapse of the period to submit the same, the Legal Division  shall determine  if there is sufficient  evidence  to cancel Respondent’s visa and draft an appropriate Order.

The Legal Division shall forward the draft Order to the Board Secretary.

Upon receipt of the draft Order, the Board Secretary shall include the same to the next scheduled agenda for the BOC to resolve.

In cases involving complicated  issues and/or voluminous  records, the BOC
may defer the resolution of the case on the next scheduled agenda.

Section  3. Contents  of the  Order.  - The  BOC’s  Order  shall  contain  the name and personal circumstances of the foreigner, a clear and distinct statement of material facts, findings and the law, rule or regulation on which it is based and the resolution reached.

Section  4.  Promulgation   of  the  Order.  -  The  Board  Secretary   shall promulgate within twenty four (24) hours the Order in the Petition for Cancellation of Visa. The copy of the Order shall be served to the last known or given address of the Respondent or at the office of his counsel on record. Proof of service shall be attached to the Order.
 
Section 5. Distribution of Copies of the Order. - Copies of the Order shall be furnished to the following:

a.     The Petitioner or his counsel on record;
b.     The Respondent or his counsel on record;
c.     The Chief, Legal Division;
d.     The Chief, Intelligence Division;
e.     The Chief, Alien Registration Division (ARD);
f.     The Chief, Immigration Regulation Division (IRD);
g.     The Chief, Port Operations Division (POD);
h.     The Chief, Management Information System Division (MISD);
i.     The Secretary, Department of Justice (DOJ); and j.     Respondent’s embassy or consular office.

Section 6. Motion for Reconsideration.  - The foreigner shall have three (3) days from receipt of a copy of the Order under these Rules to file two (2) copies of a verified Motion for Reconsideration  before the OCOM Receiving Unit. Only one (1) Motion for Reconsideration may be filed. No other pleading shall be entertained.

The Motion for Reconsideration must point out specifically the findings or conclusions of the Order which are not supported by the evidence or which are contrary to law, making express reference to the evidence or provisions of law alleged to be contrary to such findings or conclusions.

Within  10  days  from  receipt  of the  Motion  for Reconsideration,  the  Legal
Division shall draft the Order resolving the Motion for Reconsideration.

Whenever necessary, the Legal Division may issue an Order directing the Petitioner  to file a Comment  to the Motion  for Reconsideration  within  ten (10) days from receipt.

Upon  drafting  the  Resolution  of the  Motion  of Reconsideration,  the  Legal
Division shall forward the same with the case folder to the Board Secretary.

Upon receipt of the draft Resolution,  the Board Secretary  shall include the same to the next scheduled agenda for the BOC to resolve.

Section  7.  When  Order  becomes  final  and  executory.  –  The  Order canceling the visa shall become final and executory after fifteen (15) days from notice of the Order to the Respondent.

Section.  8. Appeal.  - The appeal to the Secretary  of Justice/Office  of the
President shall stay the execution of the Order appealed from.


Section 1. Implementation;  How Made. - Upon the finality of the Order, the Board Secretary  shall issue a notice to the Respondent  for him to present  his original valid passport to the Board Secretary within three (3) days from receipt to implement the cancellation of his visa and his downgrading to a temporary visitor visa; Provided, his failure or refusal to present his passport shall not negate the force and effect of the cancellation order.

A   copy   of   the   cancellation   order   shall   likewise   be   attached   to   the
Respondent’s visa records.

Section 2. Order to Leave. - If the judgment includes an order for the Respondent  to  leave  the  country  within  a  period  specified,  the  Intelligence Division, in coordination with the POD, shall ensure that the Order to Leave is complied with.

Section 3. Refusal or Failure to Comply with the Cancellation Order. - Failure  or  refusal  to  comply  with  the  cancellation  order  shall  be  deemed  a violation of the terms and conditions under which he was admitted as a non- immigrant, a ground for deportation.

Section 4. Adjustment to a New Immigration Status. – A foreigner whose visa has been cancelled under Rule 12, Section 4(a) may apply for and be issued with another visa; Provided, that, he possesses all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications under existing laws, rules and regulations for such new visa.


Section. 1. Transmittal of Copy of Hold Departure, Watchlist and Immigration Look-out Bulletin List Orders. - Hold Departure Orders (HDO), Watchlist  Orders  (WLO)  and  Immigration  Look-out  Bulletin  List Orders  (ILBO) issued and transmitted by the Courts, Office of the President and the Department of Justice, as the case may be, shall be received by the OCOM Receiving Unit.

Section 2. Information  Required.  - The HDO, WLO and ILBO shall be in the original or certified true copies and shall substantially contain the following information on the person/s subject of the Order:

a.     Complete name, i.e., given name, middle name and surname, and alias/es, if any;
b.     Date and place of birth;
c.     Place of last residence;
d.     Passport details, if available;
e.     Recent photograph, if available;
f.     Complete title and docket number of the case;
g.     Specific nature of the case; and
h.     Date and period of validity of the Order.
 
Section 3. Duties of the OCOM. - In case the HDO, WLO and ILBO substantially lacks the required information, the OCOM, through a special-unit assigned  for  such  purpose,  shall,  within  twenty-four  (24)  hours  from  receipt, return  to the  issuing  authority  the  subject  Order  with  a request  to supply  the lacking information.

In case of substantial compliance, the OCOM (through a special unit) shall, as far as practicable, implement the HDO, WLO and ILBO on the same day of receipt.

The  corresponding   Commissioner’s   Order  for  inclusion  of  the  subject/s’ name/s in the Hold Departure List, Watchlist or Immigration Look-out Bulletin List shall be appropriately encoded in the BI Derogatory Information Support System (DISS)  by the personnel  duly designated  for the purpose.  The said personnel shall be responsible  for furnishing  all the Philippine  international  ports of entry and exit with a copy of the Commissioner’s Order through the fastest available means of transmittal.

The Chief, POD, and the respective Head Supervisors of the Philippine international  ports  of  entry  and  exit  shall  ensure  the  orderly,  accurate  and efficient implementation and enforcement of such orders.

In case  the  subject,  whether  Filipino  or foreigner,  of the  HDO,  WLO  and ILBO  has  a  pending  criminal  case  and  he  attempts  to  leave  the  Philippines without the permission of the court where the case is pending, the Chief, POD, and the respective Head Supervisors of the Philippine international ports of entry and exit shall re-arrest the subject in accordance with Rule 114, Section 23 of the Rules of Court.

Section  4. Distribution  of Copies  of the Orders.  - Copies  of the HDO, WLO and ILBO shall be furnished to the following:

a.     The issuing authority (Courts, OP, DOJ);
b.     The person subject of the HDO, WLO or ILBO;
c.     The Chiefs IRD, ARD, POD, MISD and Intelligence Division;
d.     The Chief, Certificate and Clearance Section;
e.     The Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs; and
f.     In case of a foreigner subject, his embassy or consulate.

Section 5. Request for Allow Departure Order. - Any person, or his duly authorized  representative,  whose  name  is  in  the  HDO/WLO/ILBO  may  file  a request under oath for an Allow Departure Order. The request shall: (i) attach the Order from the Court, OP and DOJ allowing the subject’s departure; (ii) specify the reference number of his HDO/WLO/ILBO  and (iii) show proof of payment of the fees prescribed in Rule 19 of these Rules.

In case the requesting  party is a foreigner,  the Alien Registration  Division (ARD)  shall  NOT  issue  an  Exit  Clearance  Certificate  to  the  subject  foreigner without the attached Order from the Court, OP and DOJ allowing the subject’s departure.
 
Section 6. Orders Lifting HDO, WLO, ILBO.  - Upon transmittal of the original or the certified true copy of the Order lifting and canceling the HDO/WLO/ILBO,  the  OCOM  shall  act  on  the  same  within  two  (2)  days  from receipt.

Section   7.  Automatic   Lifting   of  derogatory   orders   issued   by  the Department of Justice. – OP/DOJ issued HDO/WLO/ILBO shall be subject to automatic lifting upon the expiration of the period stated therein.

Section 8. When the Private Person files the Order Canceling the HDO, WLO and ILBO. - In case a private person files the Order canceling the HDO, WLO and ILBO, he shall submit the following:

a.    Notarized request;
b.    Original  or the certified  true copy  of the Order  lifting  the HDO,  WLO  and
ILBO; and
c.    Proof of payment of the fees prescribed in Rule 19 of these Rules.

The OCOM shall act on the Request for Lifting within two (2) days from filing.

Section 9. Implementation and Reportorial Requirements. - The MISD, in coordination   with  OCOM,  shall  ensure  the  effective   implementation   of  the automatic lifting scheme provided under Section 7 of this Rule.

The OCOM shall submit to the DOJ Secretary a monthly report of the lifted and cancelled HDO, WLO and ILBO which originated from the DOJ.


Section 1. Petition for Lifting/Cancellation  of Name in the BI Derogatory List   Issued   Under   these   Rules.   -  Any   person,   or   his   duly   authorized representative, whose name was included in the BI derogatory list (HDO/WLO, Blacklist Order [BLO]) pursuant to a primary order from the Commissioner or the BOC shall file a notarized request for the lifting and cancellation  of his name in the BI derogatory  list. The request shall: (i) state the Petitioner’s  full name, his known alias/es, if any, and his present address; (ii) state the ground/s for lifting and cancellation of his name, (iii) specify the reference number of the derogatory order; and (iv) show proof of payment of the fees prescribed in Rule 19 of these Rules.

Foreigners whose names have been included in the Blacklist pursuant to the Assisted  Voluntary  Return  Program  (AVRP)  can  apply  for  the  lifting  of  their names in the Blacklist upon payment of: (i) administrative fine; (ii) IARC fee; and (iii) express  lane fee. In addition,  they may be required  to post cash bonds to ensure compliance with immigration laws.

Foreigners whose names have been included in the Blacklist pursuant to an Indigency  Order  can  apply  for  the  lifting  of their  names  in the  Blacklist  upon payment of: (i) assessed fees and penalties; (ii) administrative fine; (iii) IARC fee; and (iv) express lane fee. In addition, they may be required to post cash bonds to ensure compliance with immigration laws.
 
Section 2. Action on the Request. - Within fifteen (15) days from receipt of the request for lifting and cancellation of the name in the Bl derogatory list, the OCOM, through a special unit, shall resolve the request.

Section  3. Petition  for Allow  Entry  Order  or Allow  Departure  Order.  - Any person, or his duly authorized representative, whose name is in the BI derogatory list pursuant to a primary order from the Commissioner  or BOC may file a notarized request for an Allow Entry or Allow Departure Order. The request shall: (i) state the Petitioner’s full name, his known alias/es, if any and his present address;  (ii) state  the  ground/s  for Allow  Entry  or Allow  Departure  Order;  (iii) specify  the  reference  number  of  the  derogatory  order  and  (iv)  show  proof  of payment of the fees prescribed in Rule 19 of these Rules.

Section 4. Action on the Request. - Within seven (7) days from receipt of the  request  for  Allow  Entry  or  Allow  Departure,  the  OCOM  shall  resolve  the request.

Section 5. Conditions of Allow Entry Order or Allow Departure Order. - The person granted an Allow Entry or Allow Departure shall report to the OCOM within forty eight (48) hours from his entry and admission  to the Philippines  or upon his return to the country, as the case may be.

The Commissioner, at his discretion, may require the subject or his duly authorized  representative  to  post  a  cash  bond  in  such  amount  as  may  be appropriate  and impose such other undertakings,  terms and conditions  as may be necessary to ensure the subject's departure from or return to the country, as the case may be.

Upon the expiration  of the period for Allow Entry and Allow Departure,  the same shall automatically be ineffective.


Section  1.  Issuance  of  Blacklist  Order  for  Excluded  Foreigners.  -  A foreigner  excluded  from  entry  into  the  Philippines  shall  be  included  in  the  Bl Blacklist, within twenty-four (24) hours from exclusion.

Likewise, the name of a foreigner who is outside the country and is deemed to  pose  a  risk  to  public  interest   pursuant   to  a  private   complaint,   official government  report  and  foreign  correspondence   shall  be  included  in  the  Bl Blacklist.

Section 2. Duties of the Chief, POD and Head Terminal Supervisors of International Ports of Entry and Exit. – Within twelve (12) hours upon the execution   of  the  Order  of  Exclusion,   the  Chief,  POD  and  Head  Terminal Supervisors of international ports of entry and exit shall furnish the OCOM of the same through the fastest available means of transmittal. The Order of Exclusion shall contain a recommendation  to include the name of the excluded foreigner in the BI Blacklist.
 
Section 3. Action on the Recommendation/Report. – Within twenty four (24) hours upon receipt of the Order of Exclusion, the OCOM, through a special unit, shall issue the Order directing the inclusion of the subject foreigner/s in the Blacklist.

The same period applies when the OCOM receives  an official government report and foreign correspondence  stating that a foreigner is deemed to pose a risk to public interest.

In case of a complaint from a private person alleging that the foreigner who is outside the country poses a risk to public interest, the OCOM shall have fifteen (15) days to act on the complaint.

The  corresponding   Commissioner’s   Order  for  inclusion  of  the  subject/s’ name/s in the Blacklist shall be appropriately encoded in the Bl-DISS by the personnel   duly  designated   for  the  purpose.   The  said   personnel   shall   be responsible  for furnishing  all the Philippine  international  ports of entry and exit with a copy of the Commissioner’s  Order through the fastest available means of transmittal.

The Chief, POD, and the respective Head Supervisors of the Philippine international  ports  of  entry  and  exit  shall  ensure  the  orderly,  accurate  and efficient implementation and enforcement of such orders.

Section 4. Petition for Lifting of Blacklist Order or Allow Entry Order. - A petition  for the lifting  of the name  from  the Blacklist  or for the-issuance  of an Allow Entry Order issued under this Rule shall be governed by Rule 16 of these Rules.

All petitions under this Rule shall be subject to the requirements under Immigration   Administrative   Circular  entitled  “Prescribed   Period  for  Lifting  of Entries from the Blacklist.”


Section  1. Payment  of Fees.  - Upon  the filing  of the complaint,  petition, request  or  other  pleadings  under  these  Rules,  the  Complainant,  Petitioner  or other persons concerned shall pay the prescribed fees in full to the BI authorized collecting officer.

The prescribed fees shall be subject to periodic, reasonable adjustments.

Section 2. Exemptions. - The Republic of the Philippines, its agencies and instrumentalities, government-owned or controlled corporations and local government units are exempt from paying the legal fees provided in this Rule.
 
Complaints or petitions filed motu proprio by the Intelligence Division/VCD or by indigent litigants, certified as such by the Punong Barangay or Social Welfare Officer in their locality, are likewise exempt from paying the prescribed fees.

Section 3. Effect of Failure to Pay Fees. - The OCOM Receiving Unit shall deny the receipt and docketing of a complaint, petition, request or other pleading under these Rules in case of failure or refusal to pay in full of the prescribed fees of those who do not fall under the exemptions.


Section 1. Schedule for Legal Fees. -

Filing Fee                                        -            PhP 2,000.00

Implementation Fee                         -                  2,000.00

Service Fee                                     -                  1,000.00

Legal Research Fee                         -                       20.00 g.             For Motion for Reconsideration:

Filing Fee                                        -            PhP 1,000.00

Legal Research Fee       -            20.000


Section 1. Monthly Reports of Pending Complaints – The Intelligence Division,  the  Legal  Division  and  the  BSI  shall  submit  a  monthly  report  of  all pending deportation investigations/cases covered by these Rules to the Board Secretary who shall monitor the status of each proceeding on a regular basis. No proceeding shall, however, remain inactive for more than thirty (30) days.


Section   1.  Repealing   Clause.   -  This  Administrative   Circular   repeals, amends   or  modifies   all  rules,   regulations   or  other   issuances   inconsistent herewith.


Section  1. Approval  by the Secretary  of the Department  of Justice.  - These Rules shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Justice.

Section  2. Publication.  - Upon  such  approval,  the Board  Secretary  shall ensure that these Rules shall immediately be published in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Section 3. Effectivity. - These Rules shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from the date of such publication.

Let copies of these Rules be furnished to the Office of the National Administrative Registrar (ONAR), U.P. Law Center, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, and posted in the official Bureau of Immigration website.

08 October 2015.