Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission

Also known as PAOCC

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is a government body focused on combating organized crime and illegal activities such as online gambling and abusive lending platforms. PAOCC has been actively involved in the deportation of former Philippine Offshore Gaming Operation workers and launching campaigns to protect consumers from harmful OLAs. The commission continues to work with various agencies to enhance security for South Korean nationals residing in the Philippines.

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Last updated at August 1, 2025.

Recent stories about PAOCC

Villanueva calls for stricter BSP action on online lending apps linked to gambling

Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva called on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to implement more stringent action against online lending apps amid concerns over their link to illegal online gambling.
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NBI, PNP raid online lending firm, arrest 168 for harassment

On Tuesday afternoon, authorities raided an online lending company's offices in Pasig City, arresting 168 employees for allegedly harassing borrowers.
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Philippines deports nearly 4,000 foreign workers linked to POGOs

The Philippines has deported nearly 4,000 foreign workers linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and dismantled several major hubs as part of the government's intensified campaign against illegal gambling.
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100 Chinese nationals deported from PH as POGO crackdown continues

On Tuesday morning, 100 Chinese nationals were deported from the Philippines as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) and scam hubs.
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PAOCC launches campaign against abusive OLAs

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) launched a major campaign against abusive online lending applications (OLAs) on Monday and introduced a one-stop shop for complaint handling.
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NBI investigates links between POGOs and foreign espionage

The NBI is investigating potential links between Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and foreign espionage activities.
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PAOCC reports 9,000 Chinese POGO workers remain in PH after ban

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) reported on Monday that around 9,000 former Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) workers from China remain in the Philippines months after POGOs were banned.
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P1 million bounty for info on Dumlao, sentenced in Jee Ick Joo murder

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) have announced a P1 million bounty for information leading to the capture of former Police Lt. Col. Rafael Dumlao III, who was recently sentenced to reclusion perpetua without parole eligibility for the 2016 murder of South Korean businessman Jee Ick Joo.
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Angeles court issues arrest warrant for Roque, Ong in POGO trafficking case

An arrest warrant has been issued by an Angeles court for lawyer Harry Roque and businesswoman Cassandra Ong, among others, in connection with alleged human trafficking related to Lucky South 99 Corp., a POGO hub in Porac, Pampanga.
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BI expedites deportation of 84 Chinese POGO workers

On Monday, April 14, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) pledged to expedite the deportation of foreign workers from banned Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), deporting 84 Chinese nationals on April 11.
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