May 23, 2025

Tag: Criminal Syndicates

  • Senator Gatchalian Warns of Criminal Infiltration in Government Agencies After Raid on Fraudulent Document Firm

    Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has raised alarms about the potential infiltration of criminal syndicates into crucial government agencies following a raid on a travel and consultancy firm in Manila. The operation, conducted by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), uncovered a cache of fraudulent Philippine government documents, including birth and marriage certificates, and a passport featuring…

    Written by

    Marites Hernandez

  • Senate Report Highlights Persistent Threat of POGO-Linked Crime Despite Ban

    A recent Senate committee report has raised alarms about the ongoing threat posed by criminal syndicates associated with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), despite their official ban. The report, presented by Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros, underscores the adaptability of these criminal networks, which have shifted their operations to new sectors such as casinos…

    Written by

    Christine Macapagal

  • Senate Report Highlights Persistent Threat of POGO-Linked Crimes Despite Ban

    In a recent Senate committee report, it was revealed that criminal syndicates associated with Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) are still active, adapting their operations to new sectors despite the ban. On January 15, 2025, a raid in Silang, Cavite, led to the arrest of 29 foreign nationals, highlighting the ongoing issue. Senate Deputy Minority…

    Written by

    Conrado Carreon

  • Senator Urges Continuous Crackdown on POGO Residues

    Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged for ongoing efforts to eliminate the remnants of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) following a significant operation in Bagac, Bataan, where 900 alleged POGO workers were rescued. The senator’s call comes in the wake of the December 31, 2024, deadline for POGO operations to cease, emphasizing the need to dismantle…

    Written by

    Noemi Villanueva

  • Senator Urges Continued Crackdown on POGO Offshoots

    Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged for ongoing efforts to combat the remnants of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), following a significant operation in Bagac, Bataan that led to the rescue of 900 alleged POGO workers. The senator’s call comes in the wake of the December 31, 2024, deadline for POGO operations to cease, emphasizing the…

    Written by

    Maria Reyes