The Philippines and China have committed to strengthen the fight against transnational crimes as the Marcos administration sustains its campaign to dismantle illegal offshore gambling hubs in the country.
The commitment was made at a meeting between Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian on Monday at Malacañang.MANILA, Philippines —
“The main objective is to dismantle the criminal syndicates hiding behind POGOs. The Philippines will support all these actions,” said Cruz, who was at the Palace meeting. “The strengthened cooperation between the two countries sends a clear message to criminal syndicates operating across borders that their malicious activities will not be tolerated nor allowed to undermine the security and stability of these nations,” the PAOCC said.
He said Huang expressed strong concern over the serious crimes being committed by illegal POGO hub operators in the country against foreign nationals such as Chinese, Taiwanese, Singaporeans and others during his meeting with the PAOCC. Cruz added that POGO workers are also tortured if they failed to reach their “quotas” of earnings for the day.Charges have been filed against two Chinese nationals in connection with the raided POGO hub in Porac, Pampanga.
The 10-hectare Lucky South 99 Corp. compound was earlier raided and authorities found illegal drugs and various instruments of torture, including baseball bats and metal sticks. “We have been receiving a litany of complaints from the public that they continue to receive unwanted text messages either offering them loans, online gambling, cryptocurrency investments and job offers from unknown persons identified with Smart issued numbers,” Ramos underscored. “It’s time for the government to get tough on these telcos.”
“Guo can play a crucial role in exposing the truth and ensuring that those involved are held accountable,” said Gatchalian. “The government does not need this form of gambling as a revenue source. They breed criminal activities like human trafficking, kidnapping, protection and extortion. The social cost outweighs the financial benefit,” Rodriguez emphasized.
Rodriguez said his proposed House inquiry would provide Tengco the proper forum to make his revelations and support them with evidence.“It is not enough that PAGCOR officials name names. They should provide proof leading to criminal prosecution,” Rodriguez said. “If they caved in to pressure, they are equally guilty and accountable.”
Barbers said Chinese businessmen should, instead, be encouraged to invest in other businesses that provides jobs and revenues without compromising the Filipinos’ welfare.
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