Immigration: Rule-breaking foreigners in Siargao to face penaltiesA tourist surfs the waves in General Luna town on the southern Philippine island resort of Siargao on October 8, 2022. MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration said that foreign nationals in Siargao who violate immigration laws will face sanctions. In a message to Philstar.com on Tuesday, April 7, Bureau of Immigration spokesperson Dana Sandoval said that authorities have been monitoring the movements of foreign nationals following reports of alleged misconduct by Israeli nationals in Siargao. Foreigners found to be violating immigration laws will definitely face sanctions,” Sandoval said. “If found to have violated immigration laws, violators may face deportation and blacklisting,” she added.

Source: Philippine Star April 08, 2026 06:25 UTC