The Philippine Senate's five-year investigation into offshore gaming operators (POGO) has finally unveiled a vast network of interests exploiting the gaming industry for profit.Risa Hontiveros, chair of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, emphasized in the
At the final hearing on the offshore gaming industry (POGO) held by the Philippine Senate on November 26, Senator Risa Hontiveros once again spoke out, pointing out that POGO-related scam centers may not only be involved in gambling and fraud, but could also be used as platforms for spreading false
After 19 months and 15 hearings, the Philippine Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality announced that the investigation into crimes and violations by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) is nearing its conclusion.Committee Chair and Deputy Minority Leader Ri
Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros stated during a hearing on online gambling that it was crucial for the Senate to meet and talk with She Zhijiang, as he is alleged to possess the files of one of the Yang brothers—Michael Yang, Tony Yang, and Yang Hongjiang. She added that this might indicate that
At the Senate hearing on September 24, Guo Huaping finally opened up, promising to reveal the truth behind all the events surrounding her, especially pointing out the "most guilty" person during the closed-door meeting.At the hearing, Senator JV Ejercito asked Guo Huaping: "Are you the mastermind? A
On September 17, 2024, the Philippine Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality ordered former Banban city mayor Alice Guo to provide records of check expenditures amounting to about 11 billion pesos from her account.During the ongoing investigation into the country's
Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian revealed on September 12 that three foreign nationals associated with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), suspected to be Chinese, allegedly aided the former mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, Alice Guo, in hiding abroad after her dismissal.The three individuals
Philippine Senators Joel Villanueva and Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday (September 10) hinted at who might be involved in allegedly aiding Guo Huaping's escape from the Philippines.Villanueva stated that the person Guo Huaping accused of helping her escape had a "Chinese name." When asked if the person G
Philippine Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero stated on Tuesday (September 10) that foreigners who helped Alice Guo and her siblings escape should also face legal consequences.Escudero said in a statement, "I do not believe Alice Guo's claim that no other Filipinos helped her. I think there we
The Philippine Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality accused former Tanauan City Mayor Guo Huaping of contempt of court for her apparent evasive attitude while answering the committee's questions. Committee Chair, Senator Risa Hontiveros, and Senator Joel Villanue
The dismissed mayor of Banban City in Tarlac Province, Guo Huaping, will wear a bulletproof vest and be handcuffed, escorted by police, when she is transferred to the Senate to participate in a legislative investigation concerning illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), the Philippine
According to Roberto Ancan, the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Philippine Senate, on Friday (September 6), Alice Guo, the former president of the Banban community in Danzhen Province, did not post bail for the corruption charges at the Gabas District Court of Danzhen Province, Branch 109.A detention order
The Philippine Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality has requested the Capas District Trial Court in Tarlac to allow Alice Guo to attend the ongoing investigation into her alleged involvement with illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO).The committee c
On August 27 local time, Philippine senators took turns questioning Shiela Guo, the sister of POGO Mayor Guo Huaping, about how she and her siblings managed to escape from the Philippines. Shiela Guo told a vague story and informed the senators that she thought she was merely accompanying her sister
Philippine Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero stated that the Senate's legal department is building an "ironclad" case against POGO Mayor Guo Huaping for her continued disregard of the Senate's arrest order, and the Senate will definitely initiate perjury charges against her.According to Escud
Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has introduced a bill to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), citing rising crime rates associated with the industry. Philippine Senate Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sherwin Gatchalian stressed the importance of addressing the inc