Philippine Government Passport Actions

Aug 22, 2024

Notes on Philippine Government Actions Regarding Passports

Overview

  • The Philippine government has reported the passports of individuals linked to alleged criminal activities to INTERPOL.

Key Individuals Reported

  • Alis Go - Main subject of the report
  • Siblings of Alis Go
  • Sandra - Best associate of Alis Go

Source of Information

  • Senator Risa Hontiveros provided information during a Senate forum.
  • The report was confirmed by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

Passports Reported

  • The passports of Alis Go and the mentioned individuals were reported to:
    • Philippine Center for Transnational Crime
    • INTERPOL for appropriate action.

Actions Taken by Authorities

  • The Philippine Center for Transnational Crime, as part of INTERPOL, will decide on:
    • Possible inclusion of Alis Go and others in the INTERPOL's blue or red lists.
    • Issuance of a crime warrant of arrest.

Context of Allegations

  • Alis Go is under scrutiny due to:
    • Alleged connections to illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).
    • Ties to the firm Zun Yuan Technology Incorporated located in Bamban, Tarlac.

Implications

  • The situation for Alis Go and her associates has worsened with the involvement of an international agency.
  • The report emphasizes the seriousness of the allegations surrounding POGOs in the Philippines.