Operatives coordinated by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission raid a private resort in Silang town in Cavite province, said to be housing a ‘guerilla-type’ Pogo, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. —Photo from PAOCC
MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-nine foreigners were arrested in a raid on a “guerilla-type” Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) in a private resort in Silang, Cavite on Wednesday, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (Paocc) announced.
According to PAOCC’s spot report, the operation stemmed from a tip from the resort owner, leading to the apprehension of six Myanmar nationals and 23 Chinese nationals.
Article continues after this advertisementThe raid came days after the Bureau of Immigration (BI) raided a company in Parañaque City and arrested around 400 foreigners for illegal activities similar to those done in Pogos.
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The mission order against the foreigners at the private resort was issued by the BI.
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"This series is not just about the two teams playing; it's about reviving the spirit of hockey in Delhi. We hope this will inspire more young players from the region to take up the game," Harmanpreet stated in a press release issued by Hockey India.
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sport, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.
big thunder slotsArticle continues after this advertisementIt was executed by the PAOCC, the Calabarzon field unit of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), the BI Fugitive Search Unit and the Cavite Provincial Police Office.
Article continues after this advertisementPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a ban on Pogos during his third State of the Nation Address (Sona) last July, giving them until Dec. 31 to shut down.
On Tuesday, PAOCC said Pogos attempting to skirt the ban resorted to “guerilla” operations.
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