Here in the Philippines, a congressional investigation has revealed a scandal involving the previous government’s anti-drug campaign, Pogo operations, and a spy network. Former and current senior government officials, Filipino and foreign individuals, and Chinese nationals, including Alice Guo, are implicated. Testimonies and evidence suggest connections between the former government’s anti-drug campaign and illegal Pogo activities. Witnesses, including police officers, have come forward with accusations, such as state-sanctioned killings and the use of Pogo and lottery money to reward policemen for killing drug suspects. Additionally, former administration spokesperson Atty. Harry Roque and his wife Mylah are facing an arrest order for not attending a hearing regarding significant financial records. Roque is also suspected of being related to a Pogo company allegedly led by Yang, a close friend of Duterte.
In outline
To sum up the ongoing investigation by the Philippine House of Representatives into alleged connections between the previous government’s drug war, Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), and a suspected spy network;
1. Former and current government officials are implicated in the investigation.
2. Witnesses, primarily police officials, have provided testimony linking the drug war, POGOs, and potential Chinese espionage.
3. Lt. Col. Garma accused former President Duterte and Bong Go of state-sanctioned killings, claiming a reward system for killing drug suspects.
4. POGOs are being investigated for connections to criminal activities such as kidnapping, human trafficking, and arbitrary killings.
5. Kervin Espinosa alleged that former President Duterte was responsible for his father’s death and claimed he was coerced to link De Lima to illegal drug trade.
6. An arrest order has been issued for former administration spokesman Harry Roque and his wife for failing to attend a hearing regarding their financial records.
7. The investigation has raised concerns about national security and the potential misuse of funds from POGOs and lottery games.
