Windows26: Pagcor chief: Roque sought meeting as Pogo ‘lawyer’

July 11, 2024

Hi, reader! Today, we're covering the Pagcor chair accusing Harry Roque of lobbying for a raided Pogo hub, Roque's denial of these allegations, and the NBI Davao uncovering 200 falsified birth certificates issued to Chinese nationals.

Pagcor chief: Roque sought meeting as Pogo 'lawyer'

"When he introduced her to us, he said Ong was having problems regarding the payment of billings of (Lucky South)… They owe (Pagcor) about $500,000." It was former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque who tried to persuade the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) to renew the permit of an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) that authorities raided in Porac, Pampanga province, last month.

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Harry Roque denies being legal counsel for raided Pogo hub

Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Wednesday denied allegations that he served as the legal counsel of raided Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) Lucky South 99.

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NBI Davao uncovers '200 falsified birth certificates' issued to Chinese

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said it had uncovered "close to 200 falsified birth certificates" issued to Chinese nationals from 2018 to 2019, all by the civil registry of one town.

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Cited for contempt at Senate, Guo goes to SC for help

Facing arrest after being cited in contempt for snubbing anew the Senate hearing on the illegal activities of Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), embattled Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban town in Tarlac province has run to the Supreme Court for help.

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Gen Zs emerging as key credit growth driver

The proportion of Gen Z Filipinos who are first-time credit card borrowers grew in 2023, based on data compiled by global insights firm TransUnion, which said that the younger generation is emerging as a major driver of credit.

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EDITORIAL: Theft of an Amorsolo painting

Whoever was behind the heist on July 3 of the painting of National Artist Fernando Amorsolo called "Mango Harvesters" from the Hofileña Museum in Silay City in Negros Occidental was either an art connoisseur or an art thief.

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