The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) of the Philippines confirmed on August 23 that Shiela Guo is actually a Chinese citizen named Zhang Mier, who obtained a Philippine passport through fraudulent means.On August 28, local time, Nicholas Ty, the Deputy Minister of Justice of the Philippines, s
On Wednesday (August 28), the Philippine House of Representatives resumed the joint investigation into the relationship between Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) and illegal drug trade.This large group, referred to by the lawmakers as the Quadrilateral Committee or "Quad Committee," is led
Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that he has a clear idea of who will be held accountable in the escape incident of former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, also known as the POGO Mayor.In a conversation with presidential palace reporters, Marcos revealed that he has discuss
On August 28, 2024, Norman Tansingco, the Director of the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines, disclosed to the Senate Committee on August 27 that the dismissed mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, Alice Guo, is reportedly in Jakarta, Indonesia. According to Tansingco, Guo moved from Batam to Jakarta, and
The Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) recently announced that there has been a noticeable decline in money laundering activities since the complete ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). In an official email, the AMLC noted: "Given that the POGO industry is highly suscepti
Yesterday, at least five close friends of Philippine President Marcos and First Lady Lisa Araneta Marcos came forward to defend them, refuting claims by lawyer Ferdinand Topacio that the presidential couple had ties with a group of Chinese investors involved in Philippine offshore gaming operations.
According to Philippine media reports, on August 26, Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian expressed his confidence that Alice Guo, the dismissed mayor of Banban town in Tarlac (known as the POGO mayor), will be arrested in Indonesia.Sherwin Gatchalian told reporters that two of Guo's accomplices ha
Netizen submission:The Philippines Bureau of Immigration has canceled all visas issued by POGO or IGL companies.Visa holders, employees should leave the country within 59 days from the issuance of the downgrade order.All off-site gambling must be shut down. Employment permits for local and foreign o
On August 25, 2024, Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian stated that Filipinos who knowingly work for scam centers, especially those associated with illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), should be severely punished by law.Sherwin Gatchalian said: "It is sad that some of our compatrio
Colonel Jean Fajardo, spokesperson for the Philippine National Police, stated that they are also coordinating with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to maximize information gathering, hoping for positive progress.The Philippine National Police aims to repl
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has announced a complete ban on offshore gaming operators (POGO) for a month now. Despite the ban taking immediate effect and all operations to be shut down by December 31, 2024, the announcement has sparked considerable controversy and concern. The details of h
According to Philippine media ABS-CBN News on August 25, the lawyer of the controversial Mayor Alice Guo, Stephen David, stated that he has lost contact with his client.David told ABS-CBN News via text message, "I haven't communicated with Alice Guo for several days."Previously, media reports claime
In the early hours of August 22, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in the Philippines, guided by intelligence officers, conducted a raid on a suspected scam center in Parañaque City, successfully arresting 67 foreign nationals including 3 corporate executives and 32 Filipino employee
On August 18, local time, despite the ombudsman issuing a dismissal order, the Philippine Election Commission (Comelec) stated that it will continue to pursue a lawsuit against former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo (known as the "POGO Mayor") for serious misrepresentation.During an interview, Electi
On August 18, local time, Philippine Senator Joel Villanueva stated that the government should not restore online cockfighting (e-sabong), even as Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) face closure.He pointed out that the social costs of online cockfighting far outweigh its potential benefits.
On August 18, local time, the Philippines House of Representatives Quadrilateral Committee issued subpoenas to individuals associated with illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), due to their failure to attend a hearing on offshore gaming operators, illegal drug trade, and their relati
