NAKU! MALAPIT NANG MA CORNER SI ATTY. HARRY ROQUE!
Summary
TLDRThe Philippine House of Representatives' Quad Committee conducts a public hearing in Pampanga, investigating the connection between illegal drug trade and POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators). The inquiry involves former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, accused of involvement in human trafficking related to Lucky South 99. Evidence of kidnapping victims and torture devices were found during a raid, with cases filed against the perpetrators. The hearing also addresses the broader issue of foreign influence and corruption within the government and society.
Takeaways
- 🏛️ The Philippine House of Representatives conducted a public hearing in Bacolor, Pampanga, involving multiple committees focusing on issues related to dangerous drugs, public order, and safety, as well as human rights and public accounts.
- 📜 The hearing specifically addressed the alleged involvement of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque in illegal activities related to the operation known as Lucky South 99, which is suspected of qualified trafficking in persons.
- 🔍 The investigation is claimed to be evidence-driven and not politically motivated, with the PAO spokesperson, Winston Casio, emphasizing that the charges are based on specific actions linking Roque to the company's illegal activities.
- 📊 The hearing revealed that a criminal network is suspected of operating within the country, using drug money to corrupt government officials and acquire properties for illicit businesses such as POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations).
- 👥 Four Chinese nationals were rescued during a raid on Lucky South 99, with two of them becoming complainants in a labor trafficking case filed against the operation.
- 🔧 During the raid, authorities found and inventoried a significant number of digital devices, torture devices, and other paraphernalia indicative of illegal activities.
- 👮♂️ No arrests were made during the service of the search warrant, but subsequent immigration inquests identified individuals who may be charged in relation to the trafficking case.
- 📋 The resource speaker clarified that the charges against Roque are not for his role as a lawyer but for his alleged direct involvement in the company's illegal activities.
- 🗣️ The hearing also touched on the broader issue of foreign influence and control over local corporations and government officials, with allegations of bribery and the infiltration of different parts of the government.
- 🌍 The opening statement by a committee member suggested a connection between the activities of the previous administration and the current issues of foreign occupation and corruption within the country.
- 🚨 The direction of the investigation by Attorney Harry Roque was criticized, with allegations of overreaching and potential bias, as the focus shifts to the impact on the victims and the pursuit of justice.
Q & A
What is the purpose of the Quad committee hearing in Pampanga?
-The Quad committee hearing in Pampanga is for a joint inquiry into the connection between illegal drug trade and certain individuals, including those linked to POGOs (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators).
What is the role of Attorney Harry Roque in the investigation?
-Attorney Harry Roque is being investigated for his alleged involvement in qualified trafficking related to Lucky South 99 operations, and there are claims that he is being targeted due to his political affiliations.
What is the allegation against Lucky South 99?
-Lucky South 99 is alleged to be involved in qualified trafficking in persons, with evidence suggesting illegal activities such as kidnapping and torture.
What evidence was found during the raid of Lucky South 99?
-During the raid, authorities rescued four kidnapped Chinese nationals, inventoried numerous digital devices, and found torture devices like electric tasers and baseball bats.
What is the connection between the investigation and the Philippine government?
-The investigation is looking into the possibility of foreign influence and corruption within the government, including the bribery of officials and the acquisition of properties for illegal activities.
Who are the individuals that have been charged in relation to the Lucky South 99 case?
-Two Chinese nationals have been charged with violations of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Law, specifically for qualified trafficking in persons.
What is the significance of the show cause order issued by the committee?
-The show cause order is issued to individuals who are suspected of being involved in the illegal activities. If they fail to appear or justify their actions, they may be arrested or added to a wanted list.
What is the role of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission in this matter?
-The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission is involved in the investigation and is responsible for pursuing cases based on the evidence gathered against individuals like Harry Roque.
How does the investigation relate to national security concerns?
-The investigation is tied to concerns about foreign influence and occupation of Philippine land, with evidence suggesting that foreign entities are using various means to infiltrate and control different aspects of society.
What is the current status of the case against Harry Roque?
-The case against Harry Roque is ongoing, with the PAOOC spokesperson stating that they have sufficient evidence to file charges against him for his alleged involvement in illegal activities.
Outlines
🏛️ Philippine Government Hearings on POGO and Human Trafficking
The Philippine government's Quad Committee held a public hearing in Pampanga to investigate the alleged involvement of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque in human trafficking related to the POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations) industry. The hearing involved testimonies and evidence regarding the trafficking of individuals, including Chinese nationals, who were allegedly used for illegal activities. The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission has gathered sufficient evidence to file charges against Roque, focusing on his actions rather than his role as a lawyer. The hearing aims to address the issue of foreign influence in the country, including land ownership and corruption within the government.
📜 Investigation into Foreign Interference and Land Occupation
The second paragraph discusses the opening statement of a government official, Ano Fernandez, who alleges that foreign entities, particularly from China, are using various means to colonize the Philippines. Evidence suggests that these entities are involved in land ownership, local corporations, and government infiltration, including bribery. The statement also accuses the previous administration of being complicit in these activities. The government's response includes a joint public hearing to address these concerns and the alleged involvement of a criminal network operating within the country.
🚨 Raid on Lucky South 99 and Rescue of Kidnapped Victims
This paragraph details the results of a raid on Lucky South 99, which is suspected of being involved in human trafficking and other illegal activities. The raid, conducted by the CIDG and PAO, rescued four Chinese nationals who were victims of kidnapping. The victims have since become complainants in a labor trafficking case filed against Lucky South 99. The search also yielded a large number of digital devices, torture devices, and other evidence. No arrests were made during the raid, but two individuals have been charged with trafficking in persons law violations.
📝 Legal Clarifications and Updates on the Investigation
The final paragraph provides updates on the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings related to the case. It includes a discussion on the legal definition of qualified human trafficking and the involvement of various personalities in the case. The Department of Justice is also involved in providing clarification on the legal aspects of the case. Additionally, the paragraph includes unrelated advertisements for a fitness gym, car rental services, and health products, which seem to be out of context with the main investigation topic.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Quad committee
💡Public hearing
💡POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators)
💡Human trafficking
💡Qualified human trafficking
💡Show cause order
💡Lucky South 99
💡Attorney Harry Roque
💡PAO (Public Attorney's Office)
💡Criminal network
💡Immigration inquest
Highlights
Public hearing of the House Quad Committee on Dangerous Drugs, Public Order and Safety, and Human Rights held in Bacolor, Pampanga.
Involvement of POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) in the hearing, with a focus on the connection between illegal activities and these operations.
Attorney Harry Roque's alleged involvement in qualified trafficking related to Lucky South 99 operations is under investigation.
PAO spokesperson Winston Casio claims to have sufficient evidence to file charges against Harry Roque.
Casio emphasizes that the investigation is driven by evidence, not political motivations.
The charges against Roque are related to specific actions connecting him to the company's illegal activities, not his role as a lawyer.
House lawmakers decided to bring the investigation to Bacolor, Pampanga, due to the town's history and resiliency.
Allegations of a criminal network operating within the country, using drug money to corrupt government officials and acquire properties.
The connection between illegal drug trade and the establishment of front businesses such as POGOs.
Show cause order issued for individuals including an executive assistant for failing to appear before the committee.
The raid in Porac, Pampanga on Lucky South 99 resulted in the rescue of four kidnapped Chinese nationals.
The confiscated items from the raid included torture devices, digital devices, and a large amount of cash.
Two Chinese nationals have been charged in relation to violation of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Law.
The hearing discussed the broader issue of foreign influence and attempts to occupy and colonize Philippine land through various means.
The hearing also touched on the issue of local corporations being under foreign control, either directly or indirectly.
The impact of the hearing on the political landscape, with implications for the Duterte administration and its officials.
Advertisements for various services and products, including a fitness gym, car rental, and health supplements.
Transcripts
na mga kababayan m corner si Attorney
Harry roque sa investigation ngayon ng
Quad committee sa Pampanga ginawa po
doon sa Pampanga yung hearing Ayan po
mga kababayan public hearing of the
house squad committee bacolor Pampanga
joint hearing committees on Dangerous
Drugs public Order and Safety human
rights public accounts
so kasama rito yung Pogo kaya sabi dito
sa latest na balita ng ano ng Uh
Philippine star house issues show cost
order versus Pogo link individuals
including roes assistant tapos
mabubunyag na yung lahat ng mga
milagro yung mga kababalaghan mga
kababayan na ginagawa ni Attorney Harry
roque sa pog
hub at ng ganyang assistant mga
kababayan na
supranational eh sabi nga mga kababayan
ni paok ano spokesperson Winston Casio
may ebidensya na niya kami
ha kaya nagmamadali si ano si atorney
Roque ginagatungan yung lahat ginagawa
yung lahat para maiupo si Inday gusto ng
maging acting president si Inday po para
magp daw si President
Bongbong ngayon po nagse emotion si
Inday kamiya ah magpapa drug test an
niya kami We will do it an
niya para i-support mga kababayan yung
isir campaign ng mga tag nausog sa ating
Pangulong bungbong masusukol na kasi po
sila yan ang katotohanan diyan Paunahan
na lang kung sino yung mag-survive
ba Ayan po presidential anti-organized
crime Commission paok spokesperson
Winston Casio or Casio is stated that
they have sufficient evidence to file
charges against former presidential
spokesperson Harry Roque for his alleged
involvement in qualified trafficking Uh
in person related to lucky South 99
operation
in an interview with Christian isa sa
kanyang podcast po sa fax
first you emphasize that the
investigation is Driven by evidence not
political motivations addressing
criticisms to the contrary Casio clarify
that the charges are not related to ro's
role as lawyer but to specific actions
connecting him to the company's illegal
activities he Expressed confidence in
the pa's ability to pursue the case
based on the gathered evidence any may
ebidensya na any niya kami para magsampa
ng kaso laban po kay ginoong Harry Roque
nothing personal it's just that evidence
warrants that we file this cases against
him
una We're not charging him for lawyering
we are very confident niya na makakas
din namin po siya Nung aming inaakusa
dito sa lucky South 99 which is
qualified trafficking in person Meron po
siyang mga akson at mga ginawa na
mag-uugnay sa kanya doon sa Mga iligal
na gawain nitong lucky South 99 So
nakita na ninyo mga kababayan kung bakit
nagkukumahog na si atorney Harry Roque
at yung mga Duterte kasi nga po
nagsising na ang kanilang mga masasamang
gaw
tuloy-tuloy po ngayon yung ah hearing sa
Kongreso Quad committee Ito nga po mga
kababayan ginawa sa bacolor ah Pampanga
so Ito po ngayon nagpalabas Iyung house
ng shos order versus Pogo link
individuals including roes assistant
sabi diyan a combination of four
committees at the house of
representatives on Friday issued aoc
order
several individuals Kasama po
si at saka yung executive assistant
for joint
inquiry into the connection
nongo and illegal drug trade malala
konektado sila mga kababayan at yung
sabi ni ano sa opening statement ni Dan
ng ch sirain po tayo dito para sa
kanilang creeping Invasion po y
konektado sa kanilang pagnanasa sa ating
bansa Yan sabi sa opening statement ni
ano Fernandez sabi na Yes willink this
pieces of evidence together because this
point to the true goal of foreigners
referring to China to occupy our land
using different aspects of our society
in colonize as peaceful means based on
our investigation they have already
started owning our lands local
corporations are under foreigners
directly or indirectly different parts
of the government were invaded officials
are brib and the country is filled with
drugs and other gambling schemes sabi po
ni Fernandez sa kanyang opening
statement po So nakipagsabwatan yung
previous administration madaling sabi
mga kababayan ito yung joint public
hearing sabi diyan house lawmakers
decided to bring its investigation to
the municipality in Pampanga according
to house Senior deputy speaker Aurelio
Don Gonzalez given the town's history
and resiliency Aya after being buried in
the eruption of Mount Pinatubo noong
1991 sabi po ni Congressman Robert Ace
barbers chair of the house sa Dangerous
Drugs panel Uh he alleged that a
criminal network niya is operating
within the countries within the country
where drugs or drug money is being used
to corrupt certain government officials
to Secure fake and spurious documents to
misrepresent themselves as Filipinos to
be able to acquire properties or lands
in the country which are used to build
front and legitimate businesses such as
pogos s sabi dito sa balita among those
issued show cuse order for failing to HD
The committe
is Alberto Rodolfo ar de la CNA said was
his former aid when his name appeared in
documents found in the Pogo hub in porak
Pampanga so kasama siya mga kababayan sa
ipapatawag pag hindi po matutulad siya
din kay Alice goo ient pagkatapos
ipaaresto
pag hindi siya magpakita magiging kasama
siya sa ah wanted list
Pati itong si ano tingin ko po ang
direksyon ni Attorney Harry Roque tulad
ng direksyong tinahak ni
Paco kakasuhan na
po Ayan may ebidensya na kami para
magsampa ng kaso laban kay ginoong Harry
Roque sabi po ni Winston caso paing
spokesperson pat na patongpatong na Kaso
ang kakaharapin nitong mga tag nausog
kasi nagmamalabis masyado kayong
nagmalabis pakinggan natin mga kababayan
yung pors ng mga pinag-usapan dito kung
ano yung mga pinag-uusapan
Dito po Let us Go back to the raid in
por pampanga of lucky South
99 magaling na abogada at kongresong
akan Director caso What did they find
out in The Raid of lucky South 99 in
brief Mr
chair yyung lucky South 99 mga kababayan
ito yyung kina involve ni Ano madam ch
ni har the committee Uh Well for one we
were able to rescue four individuals all
Chinese nationals who informed us that
they were kidnapped victims one female
and three Chinese nationals two of them
have are now Witnesses complainants in a
Labor trafficking case that we have
filed against lucky South 99 Mr Chairman
we direct the Resource speaker to just
limit the answer to the question which
are being propounded than second
question Mr ch when was the raid
conducted Uh Madam chair the initial
warrant was issued on June 4 of
2024 we we were not able to fully
implement that warrant because we
returned the warrant Uh the actual
operation occurred on June 7 2024 your
honor Who conducted the search Mr chair
Uh Madam chair that was the cidg
together with the paok Uh and if I am
not mistaken also The Special action
force and Can you please state in
summary the effects and the
paraphernalia which you sees during the
search Uh Madam chair if I am not
mistaken Uh during the return of the
search warrant we we inventoried about
81 or 82 Ms We also were able to
inventory if I am not mistaken a good
number of torture devices which electric
tasers baseball bats Likewise we were
able to inventory and return during the
return of the warrant probably more or
less between 1000 to
15500 digital devices your honor that
that consisted of laptops personal
computers and celles your h and who are
personalities you save if there are any
Uh we were able to save basically four
kidnap victims your honor as previously
stated three Chinese male Chinese
nationals and one female
national and who are the personalities
you arrested if there are
any Uh Madam chair during the Uh
interview and the subsequent immigration
inquest that we conducted together with
the Bureau of immigration we were able
to identify on the basis of the
testimonies of the four kidnapped
victims Mr ch May we direct the Resource
speaker to answer the question please
Who were the personalities whom you
arrested if there were any Meron po ba
kayong hinuli during the service of the
search warrant during the service of the
search warrant Maam none none Yes maam
and to this state Mr chair May we know
if there are cases filed in court
already Uh Yes ma'am we were able to
identify two individuals that the two
kidnap victims have identified who have
perpetrated the actual torture on their
persons on Who are the respondents of
those cases that were filed already Sino
po ang mga nahan niyo na ng kaso Ah so
far your honor only two Chinese
nationals have been charge in relation
to violation of 9208 or the trafficking
in persons law and its amendatory
laws you mentioned about the case of
qualified human trafficking do you
confirm this Ah yes your honor I just
want to manifest for the record your
honor there is no violation of the
We
are the Resource speaker Facts and not
coms to the judicial Proceeding which
could affect the impartiality in the
administration of justice toed Mr
ch May we the Resource speaker have you
come across
the ran
Marlon
dulay Raymart
Rivero and J
Edrad Yes madam ch i have i have come
across those
names Mr chair I will suspend the
question for the paok and I wish
to to add the Next question to
B Miss
baterna May I
ask What is your connection to lucky
South
99 May we confirm Mr chair if we have
Miss baterna
here miss baterna
considering Mr ch the information that
was given by the
com
that on the way then I will be
suspending my question for her Ness Mr
ch I wish to manifest
that this
representation has in her
poss of the names
mentioned
earlier and I wish to go back
to the paok Director Casio Can you
please
Enlighten this
representation the
committee What are this affidavit all
about Uh Madam chair the names that you
mentioned earlier on Actually executed
an affidavit stating to the fact that a
witness who appeared in this committee
who represented herself to be a mayor
secretary Uh by the name of Miss Rosalyn
baterna is Actually an administrative
officer and a personal secretary of Miss
to go back to paok Director Casio Can
you please Enlighten us What is the
Crime Of qualified human trafficking Ah
Ma'am I guess I am an lawyer myself
Although I have a rudimentary
understanding of trafficking in persons
and what qualified human tr What
qualified trafficking in persons may
entail but then again I would I guess
the question is better addressed to the
Department of justice who are
represented here also Madam chair can we
hear from the Department of justice Mr
chair DOJ can we be enlightened What is
the Crime Of qualified human trafficking
last for your last question
Congresswoman luistro Wala pa akong sa
kalaha Mr ch Do we have the DOJ
here so yon mga kababayan yung parte ng
committee hearing Quad committee hearing
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