Umano’y pagkakadawit ng isang dating Cabinet member sa ilegal na POGO, pinaiimbestigahan ng ilang mambabatas
Umano’y pagkakadawit ng isang dating Cabinet member sa ilegal na POGO, pinaiimbestigahan ng ilang mambabatas
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00:00Some lawmakers are already investigating the information leaked by PAGOR that a former cabinet member is trying to get a license for some illegal fireworks.
00:12PAGOR is now ready to investigate the former official, Mela Lesmora, in the center of Balita Live.
00:21Some lawmakers are already investigating the information leaked by PAGOR that a former cabinet member is trying to get a license for some illegal fireworks.
00:37Following the revelation of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation or PAGOR,
00:42a former high-ranking government official or ex-cabinet member tried to get a license for some illegal fireworks that are now related to various crimes.
00:54Some lawmakers are already investigating the information leaked by PAGOR that a former cabinet member is trying to get a license for some illegal fireworks.
00:59According to Cagayan de Oro City's 2nd District Representative Rufus Rodriguez,
01:03the House Committee on Games and Amusements should focus on the Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability.
01:11At the same time, PAGOR should also investigate who they are targeting.
01:16At a press conference earlier, the same call was made by Surigao del Norte's 2nd District Representative Robert Ace Barbers.
01:24He said that he wants to ban all fireworks in the country, legal or illegal,
01:30because even if it has economic benefits, it will not equal the Peruvian price of fireworks.
01:36Barbers also called for the Chinese company to invest in other businesses in exchange for the revenue.
01:44In a statement by PAGOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tenco,
01:48he said that he's ready to announce who their ex-cabinet member is targeting in a proper venue,
01:55while discussing the continued implementation of their mandate.
01:59At this point, let's go back to Congressman Barbers' statement.
02:04It's better to total ban both legal and illegal.
02:09Of course, we have no control over the illegal, that's why they are illegal.
02:12But the legal, maybe it's now high time to stop allowing fireworks operations in the country,
02:20considering that this is illegal in their country.
02:23I think if they want to help this country, they can probably invest in agriculture with the help of a local partner.
02:32They can also invest in infrastructure. We have the PPP.
02:37Audrey, Congressman Barbers said earlier that he's not xenophobic or anti-China.
02:43There are some comments online saying that why do they always attack all the Chinese banks?
02:50They said that the only thing they are fighting against is the issue of illegal activities in the country.
02:58But regardless of their background, as long as there are illegal activities, it's okay.
03:03As long as there are illegal activities, it's okay for them to be punished under the law.
03:09Audrey?
03:10Okay, Mela, to be fair to the possible name of the former official,
03:17do the lawmakers mention if there is concrete evidence that is related to him,
03:23to the illegal fireworks before the name is released?
03:28Audrey, the lawmakers are saying that it's better to investigate this,
03:33just like what happened in other venues,
03:38because all sides can listen and in case,
03:43they can call the former cabinet member who is being targeted.
03:48Audrey, the lawmakers are saying that it's okay for the executive session
03:54if there is sensitive information that can be disclosed.
03:58What's important is to know who is saying this and the story behind it.
04:06Audrey, the lawmakers are saying that there are Peruvians and it's dangerous to distribute illegal fireworks.
04:12That's why everyone who is related to this issue should be released, Audrey.
04:19Thank you very much, Mela Lesmora.