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83% of Filipinos Demand POGO Ban
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A recent OCTA Research survey reveals overwhelming support for banning Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO), with 83% of Filipinos in favor. Conducted from June 26 to July 1, the survey indicates broad consensus across various regions, with the highest support in Balance Luzon (90%). Socio-economic backing was also notable, particularly…
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POGO Workers Nabbed in Benguet Home Allegedly Linked to Roque
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Two foreign nationals working for a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) were apprehended over the weekend in an exclusive subdivision in Benguet. Cambodian national Khuon Moeurn, 37, and Chinese national Wang Keping, 35, were detained by agents from the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) and the Bureau of Immigration (BI)’s…
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Authorities Must Look Into POGO Cryptocurrency.
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Here’s What We Might Learn. To effectively pursue POGOs, Filipino authorities must be able to investigate, seize, and supervise cryptocurrency. This may aid in the Philippines’ removal from FATF’s “grey list” and prove the competence of its law enforcement and judicial organs. A TELLING OMISSION The Philippines had come to…
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In-Depth: The Tightrope of Security and Human Rights
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The intersection of national security policies and human rights in the Philippines presents a complex and often contentious landscape. As the government intensifies its focus on security, questions arise about the impact on civil liberties, privacy, and the treatment of marginalized communities. This article delves into how security policies in…
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PH Private Sector: Top Security Trends and Challenges
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In the Philippines, private sector security is a critical component of the country’s overall security framework, given its significance in protecting corporate assets, data, and ensuring business continuity. As the Philippine economy continues to grow and digitalize, the importance of robust security practices in the private sector has never been…
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Opinion: China-PH Resupply Deal: A Cautious Step
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The recent “arrangement” between the Philippines and China for resupplying Filipino troops stationed on the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal is a significant yet cautious step towards managing an increasingly volatile situation in the South China Sea. Announced by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), this agreement emerged from…
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PH Seeks Defense Pacts with Canada, NZ, France
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Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro announced that the Philippines is seeking additional reciprocal access agreements (RAA) with countries sharing similar defense interests. In an interview on ANC ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address, Teodoro confirmed that the recent RAA signed with Japan on July 8 will…
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NCRPO: Metro Manila Secure for SONA 2024
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Hours before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Chief Major General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. announced no security threats in the area. “As of now, we have not monitored any threat that will affect our activity,”…
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