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BI stops three Filipinos with alleged military job offers in Eastern Europe at Davao airport

The Bureau of Immigration said the three were intercepted at the Davao International Airport before they could board their flight.

DavaoNews Desk · based on reporting by InquirerMon, Oct 26, 3:40 AM

Immigration authorities stopped three Filipinos at the Davao International Airport in Davao City before their scheduled departure, after it emerged that they had allegedly been offered military work in Eastern Europe, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said, according to the Inquirer.

The available report does not identify the three travellers, the country in Eastern Europe they were reportedly bound for, or who allegedly made the job offers. It also does not say when the interception took place or what will happen to the three next.

DavaoNews will update this story as more information from the Bureau of Immigration becomes available.

Why it matters for Davao

The case shows that immigration officers at the Davao International Airport are checking departing travellers who have overseas job offers, including offers of military work abroad.

This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Inquirer. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy

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  • Maida BarrientosReader· 6h ago

    Good reminder to double-check overseas job offers, especially military work abroad. Has anyone here verified an offer with the DMW before? Share the steps you took so others know what to look for.