Manila Bulletin
'Sexual torture, man-to-man': House joint panel can't stomach POGO 'torture videos'
The House of Representatives initiated an investigation into alleged criminal activities associated with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) through a joint hearing by the Committees on Public Order and Safety and Games and Amusements.
During the hearing, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) presented several video clips depicting torture and abuse, reportedly of former employees of illegal POGOs.
The videos showed graphic content, including women being hit with a metal pipe and men being electrocuted, with some victims being stripped naked.
One legislator noted the existence of even more disturbing videos, including instances of sexual torture.
Lanao del Sur Representative Zia Alonto Adiong requested that further torture videos not be shown due to their sensitive nature and the presence of children during the live-streamed event, suggesting testimonies would be sufficient.
The torture victims, mostly foreigners, were allegedly punished for infractions within the POGO hubs.
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