General Rommel Francisco Mabil, Chief of the Philippine National Police, stated that the police raided a commercial establishment in Manila, known as the "mother of all scam centers," marking a significant step in halting the operations of illegal offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in the country."Th
Gilbert Cruz, the Executive Director of the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), revealed during a Senate hearing on Tuesday that the family of former President Duterte's economic advisor, Michael Yang, is attempting to turn Cagayan de Oro into their "kingdom".Michael Yang is a key fi
On September 17, 2024, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) of the Philippines will apply for a court search warrant to inspect the vault and computers seized at a resort in Lapu-Lapu City on August 31, where a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) center was located.Renan Oliva, the NBI
Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian revealed that Duanren Wu, associated with the Lucky South 99 offshore gaming operator (POGO) in Porac, Pampanga, left the Philippines on June 11, 2024.It is reported that Duanren Wu and Cassandra Li Ong, the girlfriend of Guo Huaping's brother, left the country
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) of the Philippines conducted a large-scale raid on a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) center in Barangay Agus, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Province, charging 16 foreigners and taking decisive action against human trafficking.Rescue Operation and Charges:
The Philippine Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recently announced that it has completed a comprehensive analysis of about 30,000 workers affected by the ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma stated during a Senate Finance Committee hearing
At a hearing in the Philippine House of Representatives, Manila's 6th District Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr. intensely questioned Cassandra Ong, the authorized representative of Lucky South 99, eventually forcing Ong to admit her association with the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO
Last Saturday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) conducted a large-scale operation at a resort in Lapu-Lapu City, Central Visayas, rescuing 162 foreigners. This prompted the PNP to strengthen its monitoring and enforcement actions against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO).Enhanced Regio
Chairman of the House Human Rights Committee, Manila Representative Bienvenido Abante, stated that the investigation by the Quad Committee has reinforced the belief that the reward system of the Philippine National Police (PNP) is funded by the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POG
Despite Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s announcement of a total ban on online gambling, Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) are still in operation, having established bases in the Visayas and Mindanao islands, where enforcement is not as strict as in Luzon.PAOCC spokesperson and
The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) disclosed on August 29 that money laundering charges will be filed against "POGO Mayor" Alice Guo and Shiela.Deputy Minister of Justice Nicholas Felix L. Ty stated in an interview: "Money laundering charges against Shiela, Alice Guo, and several others may
On August 25, 2024, Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian stated that Filipinos who knowingly work for scam centers, especially those associated with illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), should be severely punished by law.Sherwin Gatchalian said: "It is sad that some of our compatrio
Colonel Jean Fajardo, spokesperson for the Philippine National Police, stated that they are also coordinating with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to maximize information gathering, hoping for positive progress.The Philippine National Police aims to repl
Philippines' Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Minister Amenah Pangandaman on Wednesday (August 21) rejected the proposal to revive electronic cockfighting (e-sabong) to compensate for the revenue loss caused by the comprehensive ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO).Pangandaman
According to reports, agents from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines arrested 5 foreigners and 24 Filipinos in Cavite Province.On August 13, NBI Director Jaime Santiago stated at a press conference that they had received intelligence that several houses in the Grand Centen
On August 18, local time, Philippine Senator Joel Villanueva stated that the government should not restore online cockfighting (e-sabong), even as Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) face closure.He pointed out that the social costs of online cockfighting far outweigh its potential benefits.
