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Quad committee to Summon Banks, AMLC Amid POGO Probe
The House quad committee will summon banks, AMLC, and PAOCC to its next hearing to investigate substantial fund flows linked to the probe...
Oct 24, 20242 min read


5,000 Nabbed in INTERPOL Global Crackdown on Illegal Football Bets
Over 5,000 arrested as INTERPOL launched a global sting against illegal football bets, targeting regions including Thailand, Vietnam, and...
Oct 22, 20242 min read


Quad Committee Probes POGO-Linked Money Laundering in Land Buys
The Solicitor General was urged to investigate alleged fraudulent land purchases by Chinese nationals, fearing funds may have been...
Oct 22, 20243 min read


Chinese National Kidnapped in Bulacan Has POGO Ties
A Chinese national kidnapped in Bulacan is linked to POGO hubs, the PNP reported Monday, spotlighting crime concerns in the Philippines'...
Oct 22, 20242 min read


Illegal Online Gambling Cases In Korea Triple Since COVID
Data from Korea’s National Gambling Control Commission shows that illegal online gambling cases nearly tripled since 2019. Data from the...
Oct 21, 20242 min read


Authorities to probe link of Chinese man’s murder in Makati to POGOs
Authorities are investigating the murder of a Chinese national at a hotpot restaurant in Makati City, possibly linked to Philippine...
Oct 21, 20241 min read


Less Than Half Of Foreign POGO Workers Downgraded Visas By Deadline
The Philippines' Bureau of Immigration reports that only 12,000 out of 30,000 foreign POGO workers downgraded their visas before the...
Oct 21, 20242 min read


Chavit Singson: POGO Ban Unnecessary, Rules Should Be Tighter
Chavit Singson, former Ilocos Sur Governor, argues that instead of a POGO ban, the government should focus on tightening regulations to...
Oct 21, 20242 min read


PAGCOR Urged to Assist in Returning Expats of Closed POGOs
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) calls on PAGCOR to help return foreign workers of closed POGOs to their home...
Oct 21, 20242 min read


5,000 Cavite Jobs at Risk as Kawit POGO Hub Faces Closure
Around 5,000 Cavite residents may lose jobs as the Kawit POGO hub faces closure, says Kawit Mayor Angelo Aguinaldo. “With the closure of...
Oct 18, 20242 min read


Solons Probe POGO Funds' Link to Philippine War on Drugs
Authorities are looking into whether Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators' (POGOs) profits were used to pay reward money for Duterte's...
Oct 18, 20242 min read


Hontiveros: Spy Who Called Alice Guo Chinese Agent Unreachable
The spy who accused Alice Guo of being a Chinese agent is now unreachable after being transferred to a new prison in Thailand. Senator...
Oct 18, 20241 min read


Alice Guo Linked to Chinese Gangs Behind Crypto Dating Scams
Investigations link Alice Guo to Chinese crime gangs and cryptocurrency fraud in Philippine offshore gaming. Alice Guo’s business...
Oct 18, 20244 min read


P460 Billion Lost to Scams in PH, POGO Operations Linked
Philippines lost P460B to scams in the past year, with text frauds topping the list. POGO scams operations continue to rise, according to...
Oct 18, 20243 min read


PNP: Harboring Harry Roque May Lead to Obstruction Charges
The PNP warns that aiding Harry Roque could lead to obstruction of justice charges as their manhunt intensifies in Mindanao. The...
Oct 18, 20242 min read


Porac Officials Face Graft Charges Over Illegal POGO Ties
Graft charges were filed against Porac officials, including Mayor Capil and Vice Mayor Tamayo, over ties to an illegal POGO involved in...
Oct 17, 20242 min read


PAOCC Targets 4 Chinese, Malaysian Alleged POGO Financiers
PAOCC is set to arrest four alleged Chinese and Malaysian-Chinese financiers of POGOs in the coming days, targeting key figures behind...
Oct 17, 20242 min read


NBI Warns Small POGO Groups Gathering Info on Target Victims
NBI reveals POGOs forming small groups in residential areas to evade detection, with 17 foreigners arrested in Makati for alleged...
Oct 16, 20242 min read


Harry Roque’s Wife Exited PH in Early September – BI
Mylah Roque, wife of ex-spokesperson Harry Roque, has left the Philippines, says BI, amid allegations linking her to illegal gaming...
Oct 16, 20242 min read


100 POGOs Still Operating in PH Despite Ban
Despite President Marcos' POGO ban, around 100 operators still function in the Philippines, raising concerns about the effectiveness of...
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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