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Gatchalian alarmed over Bamban POGO's influence over politicians, law enforcement
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian expressed alarm over confirmed reports linking a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) in Bamban, Tarlac to local criminal syndicates.
Intelligence agencies confirmed the deepening ties, indicating the POGO's influence extends to politicians and law enforcement agencies like the police and the Bureau of Immigration.
Gatchalian highlighted the concern that foreign criminal syndicates are funding local groups, leading to a dangerous alliance.
He stated that Bamban Mayor Alice Guo appears to have served as the bridge connecting these criminal syndicates to the area.
Gatchalian fears that if left unchecked, these POGO-linked criminal elements could eventually control the government.
The senator echoed calls for the National Security Council to elevate the matter to the President, viewing it as a national security threat.
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