Joel Anthony Viado

Joel Anthony Viado is the Director General of the Philippine Bureau of Immigration. He has been actively involved in enforcing immigration laws aimed at protecting children from exploitation. Recently, he made headlines for addressing the case of a Swedish man who was denied entry into the Philippines due to his previous conviction related to child pornography. Viado emphasized the country's commitment to safeguarding children, asserting that individuals with moral depravity convictions will not be permitted to enter the nation.