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PAOCC

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is a government agency tasked with combating organized crime, including illegal POGO operations, human trafficking, and other criminal activities in the Philippines. It has been involved in high-profile cases, such as the arrest of Pampanga mayor Jaime Capil and the pursuit of fugitives like Cassandra Li Ong and Harry Roque. The PAOCC also plays a key role in enforcing the new Anti-Pogo Act of 2025, which bans offshore gaming operations.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, December 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM

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Recent developments on PAOCC

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM

Porac Mayor Jaime Capil surrenders on graft charges, posts bail

Porac, Pampanga Mayor Jaime Capil surrendered on December 2 after an arrest warrant was issued for seven counts of graft charges related to the Lucky South 99 POGO hub.

Tue, November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM

DOJ offers P1M reward for fugitive Cassandra Li Ong

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is offering a P1-million reward for information leading to the location and arrest of Cassandra Li Ong, who is wanted for qualified human trafficking charges.

Sun, November 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM

PH requests Interpol red notice for Harry Roque over trafficking raps

The Philippine government, through the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) and the Philippine Center on Transnational Crime (PCTC), has requested Interpol to issue a red notice against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque.

Fri, November 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM

POGO rep Cassandra Ong sighted in Japan, wanted for human trafficking

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) confirmed that Cassandra Ong, representative of the POGO hub Lucky South 99, was last seen in Japan in the first quarter of 2024.

Wed, October 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM

President Marcos Jr. signs Anti-Pogo Act of 2025 into law, banning offshore gaming operations

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act 12312, the "Anti-Pogo Act of 2025," into law on October 23, banning Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) and repealing previous legislation that taxed and recognized them.

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Marcos Jr. appoints new OTS, PAOCC, and NCSC heads

Gilberto Cruz has been appointed as the new administrator of the Office for Transportation Security (OTS), replacing Arthur Bisnar.

Wed, October 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM

Former PNP chief Acorda appointed PAOCC executive director

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. appointed former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Benjamin Acorda Jr. as the new executive director of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC).

Fri, September 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM

91 Chinese nationals deported for illegal gaming, mining

The Philippine government has deported 91 Chinese nationals involved in illegal offshore gaming operations and mining activities as part of a larger crackdown on organized crime.

Mon, September 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Philippine benchrest team wins 1 gold, 5 bronze medals at WRABF World Cup 2025

The Philippine benchrest shooting team secured six medals, comprising one gold and five bronze, at the WRABF World Cup 2025 held in Oulu, Finland.

Thu, September 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM

PNP-CIDG issues subpoenas to 13 in missing couple probe

The PNP-CIDG has issued subpoenas to 13 individuals as part of its investigation into the disappearance of a couple, Henry Angelo and Margie Pantollana, and their business partner, Richard Cadiz, who have been missing for two months.