The Bureau of Immigration (BI) confirmed the arrival of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel “Manny” Bonoan at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Sunday morning, January 18, 2026.
Bonoan arrived aboard China Airlines flight CI0701 from Taipei.
He was placed in the BI’s Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) following an order from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to monitor his travels in relation to an ongoing investigation into alleged anomalous flood control and so-called “ghost” projects.
Records indicate that Bonoan left the country last year to accompany his wife to the United States for a medical procedure.
He arrived without any reported travel companion.
The BI reiterated that the issuance of an immigration lookout bulletin is intended to ensure that authorities are promptly informed of the arrival or departure of persons of interest in ongoing investigations.
BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said they have relayed the information promptly to the Secretary of Justice, following current procedures.
