If Philippine inland gaming operators (PIGO) turn out to be a destructive force in society, President Marcos will not hesitate to ban it like what he did with the crime-laden operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro (Betheena Unite) "[K]ung...
A Chinese national, who has been suspected to be a money launderer for illegally operating Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), has been arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Pasay City. The BI identified the Chinese national as Wang Zhouyu, 35, who was arrested by operatives of the...
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque had attempted to flee to the United States (US) but was prevented at an airport in Japan. This information was disclosed by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials at the continuation of the Senate subcommittee on justice’s investigation into...
Senate deputy minority leader Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, March 4, warned the Bureau of Immigration (BI) that she will press for a total revamp of the agency, starting from its commissioner, if the agency continues to fail to provide answers on the mystery of how former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice...
Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The recent high-profile abduction of a 14-year-old Chinese student in Manila gives all the more reason for Congress to pass pending legislation that would...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers hailed on Thursday, Feb. 27 the Philippine National Police-Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) for...
One of the four leaders of a syndicate behind the kidnapping of a student in a Taguig City exclusive school was able to escape in a police operation in Central Luzon as authorities began aggressive pursuit against those responsible in the abduction. At the same time, Department of the Interior and...
Malacañang has vowed to swiftly crack down on the reported resurgence of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) amid concerns that they continue to operate two months after the industry's nationwide ban. PAOCC photo Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said...
A total of 108 foreign workers arrested from illegally operating Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) were deported last Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said. With the latest deportations, Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said “a total of 226 individuals have...
The 14-year old Chinese student who was reported to have been kidnapped last week after attending an activity of an exclusive school in Taguig City was found abandoned along Macapagal Avenue in Parañaque City, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26. PNP chief Gen....
Manila 1st district Rep. Ernix Dionisio is urging voters not to elect candidates who are associated with Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). Dionisio said such political aspirants are "trying to get in the government" so they can protect the illegal activities of POGOs that are now...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has crafted measures to tighten the noose around the neck of the remaining operators of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGOs) amid confirmed intelligence reports of internal squabbles among them that resulted in kidnapping and other violent crimes. PNP...
