The riff begins in the Davao camp – Baste questions Bong Go on silence
Baste Duterte questions Bong Go’s silence on Davao problems MANILA, Philippines — The closeness of the relationship of the Dutertes and Sen. Bong Go seems to be showing cracks after Mayor Sebastian Duterte criticized the senator for his silence over the issues hounding Davao City. Go has been noticeably absent at the Maisug rallies and […]
Porac Pogo Raid and Documents leading to Roque
‘No idea why’: Porac POGO lists Harry Roque as legal representative MANILA, Philippines – A document of the newly-raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) in Porac, Pampanga, lists former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque as its legal representative, Rappler has learned, but the lawyer maintains he has no direct link to the company. Rappler obtained a […]
Cost of new Senate building nearly tripled; ‘shocked’ Escudero orders review
Speaking during his first flag ceremony as Senate President, Escudero said they cannot move into the new building this year and maybe not even next year because many things need to be done and examined first. Escudero said he was shocked by the cost of the construction. “Sa aking pananaw, masama ito sa panlasa ng […]
Has POGO Politics infiltrated our system?
POGO raid stalled as court withdraws search warrant MANILA, Philippines — Operatives of the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) had to call off a raid on an illegal offshore gaming operator or POGO hub in Porac, Pampanga early this week after a court withdrew the search warrant it issued for the operation and rejected an […]
Duque: Duterte ordered transfer of ₱47.6-B DOH funds to DBM
FORMER Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Monday revealed that former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte directed the controversial transfer of P47.6 billion from the Department of Health (DOH) to the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) for purchasing Covid-19 supplies in 2020. Duque made the statement during an oversight hearing of […]
Pogos: A dark cover for human trafficking, other scams – Gatchalian
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday condemned syndicates for using Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos) to conceal and enable their criminal activities. During a Kapihan sa Senado forum, Gatchalian said many firms are now masquerading as “legitimate” Pogo hubs and misusing the licenses granted by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor). “Nagagamit […]
Opening our doors to China crime syndicates. Remembering how the Duterte administration’s acceptance of POGOs.
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Richard Gordon on Wednesday blamed the soft stance of the Duterte administration with regards the troubles surrounding the establishment of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country, which now supposedly includes money laundering. In a press briefing at the Senate, Gordon speculated that much of the questionable million dollars being […]
Following the father’s bloody war
7 dead after Mayor Baste declares ‘war on drugs’ in Davao City DAVAO CITY — Seven alleged drug personalities were killed in separate drug bust operations in Davao City over the weekend after Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte declared a “war” on illegal drugs on Friday. During the turnover of command ceremony of the new Davao City […]
The Duterte-ICC desperation exposed
ICC case exposes Duterte’s desperation, Marcos’ indecisiveness MANILA, Philippines – The tense wait for the next move of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has exposed the desperate tactics of former president Rodrigo Duterte, the alleged subject of investigation, and the indecisiveness of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who cannot keep a definite tone on what his […]
Duterte adviser Michael Yang faces arrest if he skips House probe, solon warns
The House committee on dangerous drugs may issue warrants of arrest against Michael Yang, who served as adviser to former President Rodrigo Duterte, and his associates should they fail to appear in congressional hearings regarding their alleged involvement in a P3-billion drug bust last year in Mexico, Pampanga. According to a statement by committee chair and Surigao […]