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House suspends Kiko Barzaga for disorderly behavior | The wRap

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One of the biggest political scandals in the #Philippines 🇵🇭 in 2024 was the accusation that Alice Guo, the elected town mayor of Bamban was not actually a Filipino citizen and instead was a Chinese spy that engaged in trafficking of Chinese nationals for illegal online gambling operations.

Following her recent conviction of human trafficking last November 20, #Bloomberg released a 35-minute documentary about her incredible story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OERBzEtAj0

#phpol #AliceGuo #POGOs

Philippines cancels Roque, Cassandra Ong passports

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Pasig City court orders cancellation of Roque, Cassandra Ong passports

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/pasig-city-court-order-cancellation-passport-harry-roque-cassandra-ong/

Alice Guo guilty of human trafficking

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/alice-guo-guilty-human-trafficking/

Tarlac court voids Alice Guo’s birth certificate

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/court-voids-alice-guo-birth-certificate/

WATCH: Lending apps designed like POGO prey on 15,000 Filipinos

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-lending-apps-pogo-style-target-filipinos/

J'ai finis par comprendre que les talons hauts avec orteils appparents c'était jouer avec le feu pendant les #pogos . J'ai eu la chance inouïe de trouver ces ghrolles en cuir en vide grenier il y a quelques semaines. Ça devrait être très dansant. Je vais twister avec les keupons.

Philippine government will block Harry Roque’s asylum bid – DOJ

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Harry Roque, Cassandra Ong charged with non-bailable trafficking over Porac POGO

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/harry-roque-cassandra-ong-charged-angeles-court-human-trafficking/

In shadow of a scam farm, dismissed Porac mayor confident of election sweep

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/jaime-jing-capil-2025-reelection-dismissed-porac-scam-farm/

<p class="has-drop-cap">PAMPANGA, Philippines – The roads of Porac, Pampanga are peppered with green tarpaulins, from small to large ones, bearing the name of an apparent crowd favorite, Jaime “Jing” V. Capil, seeking a comeback to the municipal hall where former subordinates claim it was him who “concealed” the operations of what turned out to be a massive scam farm.</p>

<p>Capil, a mayor of Porac since 2019, was <a href="https://www.rappler.com/philippines/ombudsman-dismisses-porac-pampanga-mayor-jaime-capil-pogo/">dismissed by the Ombudsman</a> on April 4, a punishment that carries perpetual disqualification. But Capil said he is prepared to appeal all the way to the Supreme Court, and that “<em>tuloy ang inyong mayor sa eleksiyon, tuloy ang 10-0</em> (your mayor will carry on in the elections, a 10-0 sweep will be done),” referring to his 10-person slate composed of his daughter Jen running for vice mayor, and eight councilors.</p>

<p>The local election code only disqualifies a candidate who’s been convicted by final judgment. An administrative penalty of perpetual disqualification was another way, but the way our justice system is set up has allowed public officials like Capil <a href="https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/161039-tuguegarao-mayor-jefferson-soriano-cases/">to continue running and hold office,</a> while they appeal their cases — in some instances, taking years.</p>

<p>A quick scan around town shows a

Ombudsman dismisses Porac, Pampanga mayor over POGO mess

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/ombudsman-dismisses-porac-pampanga-mayor-jaime-capil-pogo/

[OPINION] China is set to be an election issue, and there are pitfalls ahead

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Authorities raid POGO hub at RCBC Plaza in Makati

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/metro-manila/authorities-raid-pogo-rcbc-plaza-makati-march-19-2025/

<p>MANILA, Philippines – In the heart of Makati’s financial district — where a skyscraper houses multinational firms and embassies — authorities found an illegal <a href="https://www.rappler.com/philippines/n14894123-offshore-gaming-operations/">Philippine offshore gaming operator </a>(POGO) hub in hiding.</p>

<p>Philippine authorities raided the POGO hub on the 21st floor of Yuchengco Tower, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) Plaza, Ayala Avenue, Makati City, on Wednesday, March 19. </p>

<p>The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) and the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) apprehended around 200 individuals of various nationalities, including Filipinos, Chinese, Japanese, Malaysians, Taiwanese, Brazilians, and Hong Kong nationals.</p>

<p>Authorities were initially serving an arrest warrant for a certain Dennis E. Esguerra, who was facing robbery charges. The warrant was issued by Judge Rico Sebastian D. Liwanag of the National Capital Region’s Regional Trial Court, Branch 136, Makati City, on February 28.</p>

<p>The business, identified as Flying Future Company, was found facilitating online gaming services in multiple countries, including Japan, China, Germany, France, Indonesia, Spain, Thailand, Vietnam, and Portugal. PAOCC Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz also said that the company was involved in cryptocurrency transactions.</p>

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PNP anti-kidnapping chief relieved after rescue operation issues surface

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police has put Police Colonel Elmer Ragay on administrative relief after issues on the legality of a recent rescue operation of the PNP’s Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) surfaced online.</p>

<p>In a statement on Saturday, March 1, PNP chief Police General Rommel Francisco Marbil said an investigation into the said rescue operation was already underway.</p>

<p>“<em>Bilang mga lingkod-bayan, dapat tayong maging bukas sa pagsisiyasat at tiyakin na ang ating mga aksyon ay sumasalamin sa pinakamataas na pamantayan ng integridad</em>,” Marbil said. </p>

<p>“<em>Ang review na ito ay para malinawan ang mga pangyayari at mapatatag ang tiwala ng publiko sa PNP</em>.”</p>

<p>(As public servants, we should be open to being investigated and ensure that our actions reflect the highest standards of integrity. This review is being done to get a clearer picture of what happened and help the public trust the PNP.)</p>

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<p>Authorities rescued a 14-year-old international student who was abducted in a crime involving Chinese nationals with suspected links to the shuttered offshore gambling operations in the country. </p>

<p>The boy was abducted on February 20 and rescued on February 25. He was picked up from school in Taguig City by their family driver, who ended up dead in another vehicle in Bulacan.</p>

<p>Police said they were able to get pieces of evidence left in

Foreign student of int’l school kidnapped, rescued in crime involving ex-POGOs

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<p>MANILA, Philippines – A foreign student of an international school in the Philippines lost part of his right pinky finger after he was abducted last week in a crime involving Chinese nationals who used to be engaged in now-shuttered offshore gambling operations in the country. </p>

<p>Authorities announced on Wednesday, February 26, that the student of a “prestigious” international school in upscale Bonifacio Global City in Metro Manila was rescued by the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) on Tuesday night after the kidnappers, with the cops closing in on them, decided to leave the child on the middle of a street in Parañaque City.</p>

<p>The child was wearing pajamas and his right hand bandaged when rescued. A local Chinese newspaper in Manila had initially reported the child to be a 14-year-old male Malaysian-Chinese and a senior high school student of a British school in Taguig City. The paper later took down the report and authorities have not confirmed these details. Information from a leaked letter from the school’s principal said the victim was a “senior school student.”</p>

<p>The boy was abducted at 3:45 pm on Thursday, February 20, after his class was dismissed at 2:40 pm and was picked up by the family driver using their Ford Everest SUV. The driver was found dead in another vehicle by authorities a day later or Friday in San Rafael town in Bulacan province, north of Metro Manila. </p>

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‘Spies’ and spas: How PH is doubling down on ‘red flag’ Chinese investors

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#MANILA, #Philippines — Interior Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla vowed on Tuesday to personally shutter Philippine offshore gaming operators (#Pogos) still operating by the end of 2024, starting with the ones on #IslandCove, which his family used to own until it was sold in 2018.

Remulla vows to close all Pogos
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1990973/remulla-vows-to-close-all-pogos#ixzz8o8KuZAqz

“We know that Wang and She perhaps have their own agenda and interests, and we are in no way exculpating them from any crimes that may have been committed,” said #Hontiveros. “Ngunit kung mayroon silang sinasabing posibleng may implikasyon sa national security, it is our responsibility to listen and investigate further.” #Philippines #China

#SheZhijiang, the crime leader alleging #ChinesEspionage in PH through #POGOs
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/she-zhijiang-crime-leader-alleging-chinese-espionage-philippines-through-pogos/

SPY OR CRIMINAL? A 2018 photo of She Zhijiang as it appears on a report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

#MANILA, #Philippines — Dismissed #Bamban Mayor #AliceGuo, during an executive session with the Senate panel on women, revealed a “crucial personality” linked to the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (#Pogos) in the country.

Panel head Sen. #RisaHontiveros disclosed this information in a statement on Wednesday.

Alice Guo named key Pogo figure in executive session – Hontiveros
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/250288/alice-guo-named-key-pogo-figure-in-executive-session-hontiveros#ixzz8mo5on815

#pogos

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