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Child of POGO Workers Caught in Deportation Dilemma
A two-year-old girl has become stateless because of her parents' deportation. Her parents were linked to the now-illegal POGO trade. A...
Dec 6, 20242 min read


Harry Roque Waiting For 2 Conditions Before Returning to PH
Sherwin Gatchalian to launch probe on how fugitives are able to leave: “This suggests a well-organized syndicate, corrupt officials, or...
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Man Uses Stolen P10k From Internet Shop To Gamble on Scatter
A man was arrested in Cebu for stealing P10,000 from an internet cafe. The suspect said he used part of the money to gamble on the online...
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Hontiveros Suggests POGO Links in Harry Roque Escape from PH
Did key figures from a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) play a role in facilitating Harry Roque’s escape from the Philippines?...
Dec 5, 20243 min read


House Passes Bill vs. Fake Birth Certificates of Foreigners
The proposed Fraudulent Birth Certificate Cancellation Law (HB 11117) was created following a House inquiry into illegal drug operations...
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Falsification Rap Eyed For Harry Roque After Possible Illegal Exit
“He most probably falsified immigration clearances to be accepted by his destination country,” said authorities about Harry Roque leaving...
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Singapore Authorities Say People “Gambling” For Labubus Online
Some Singaporeans are gambling their way into getting limited edition Labubu toys. Authorities have warned that these are violations of...
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Alice Guo Camp Files Motion To Stop Deportation
Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, who has been accused of being a Chinese spy, has filed a petition to stop a deportation case...
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Island Cove POGO Hub Closes Ahead of Dec 31 Deadline
Tagged as the largest POGO hub in the Philippines, Island Cove is owned by businessman Kim Wong. It is now officially closed as of...
Dec 4, 20244 min read


Harry Roque Files Counter-Affidavit in Abu Dhabi Amid POGO Probe
Harry Roque signed his counter-affidavit in Abu Dhabi on Nov 29, 2024. He refutes human trafficking charges filed against him while...
Dec 4, 20243 min read


Malaysia amending comms law to address online gambling, scams
Malaysia’s possible amendments on its communications law is expected to crack down on “online harm, online gambling and scams.”...
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Indonesia Wants Teens Exposed to Online Gambling In Rehab
Indonesia is pushing for the rehabilitation of teenagers exposed to online gambling. Indonesia is pushing for the rehabilitation of...
Dec 3, 20242 min read


20K More Foreign POGO Workers To Leave as Deadline Looms
Some 20,000 foreign workers of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) are set to depart the country, less than a month before the...
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Catholic Group Monitoring Enforcement of POGO Ban
The Catholic group Philippine Interfaith Movement Against Human Trafficking is keeping eye on the enforcement of the Philippine Offshore...
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Chinese Man Convicted For Running POGO-linked Prostitution Ring
A Chinese national known only as Boss Ayang was sentenced to two life terms. He was ordered to pay a fine of P4 million. A Chinese...
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Vloggers Tied to POGO, Drug Syndicates to Face Charges
Vloggers allegedly hired by POGOs and drug syndicates to spread falsehoods against the House Quad Committee may face charges. Vloggers...
Dec 2, 20242 min read


DOJ Says Roque Counter-affidavit Could Indicate Whereabouts
The camp of Harry Roque requested an extension for filing his counter-affidavit on the qualified human trafficking complaint linked to...
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Kids of Deported POGO Workers Being Helped by PAOCC
Kids of deported Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) workers are now seeking assistance from the government. The Presidential...
Dec 2, 20242 min read


China Repatriates 240 Gamblers, Fraudsters from Cambodia
China has intensified its crackdown on organized crime, repatriating 240 gambling and fraud suspects from Cambodia, with 500 more...
Nov 29, 20241 min read


CEZA Ordered to Draft Guidelines on POGO Ban
CEZA is tasked to work with AMLC to draft guidelines for the ban's implementation. This move aims to curb illegal activities and...
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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