Tag: Money Laundering
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Senator Gatchalian Demands Thorough Investigation into Banks’ Involvement in POGO Money Laundering
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has pledged to ramp up the investigation into the potential role of banks and other financial entities in money laundering activities connected to the illegal operations of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). This commitment was made public on January 13, 2024, following the shutdown of the largest POGO facility in Kawit, Cavite,…
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Senator Hontiveros Raises Concerns Over Alleged Bail Efforts for Tony Yang
Senator Risa Hontiveros voiced serious concerns on Monday regarding reports that certain officials within the Bureau of Immigration might be attempting to secure bail for Tony Yang. Yang, the elder brother of Michael Yang, who served as an economic advisor to former President Rodrigo Duterte, was recently hospitalized due to a lung condition, as confirmed…
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Senator Risa Hontiveros Voices Concern Over Alleged Efforts to Free Tony Yang on Bail
Senator Risa Hontiveros has raised serious concerns about alleged attempts by some Bureau of Immigration officials to secure bail for Tony Yang, the older brother of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s economic adviser, Michael Yang. Tony Yang, who has been hospitalized due to a lung condition, is accused of exploiting Philippine policies for personal gain. Hontiveros…
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