OSG to cancel fraudulent birth certs, seize POGO-linked assets

The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) will initiate proceedings to cancel fraudulent birth certificates and seize assets, including real properties, belonging to foreign nationals linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).

Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra stated these actions are part of the government's efforts to enforce the POGO ban, emphasizing the need for assistance from government agencies and legislative support from Congress.

Guevarra acknowledged a significant number of cases involving fraudulent birth certificates that require cancellation.

He also admitted that the government has not yet determined the exact value of the assets to be seized.

Senator Joel Villanueva had previously welcomed the OSG's move and urged concerned agencies to proactively pursue foreign nationals involved in POGO operations, citing the case of Alice Guo as an example of illegal acquisition of Philippine citizenship and identification.