Gatchalian Seeks Police Aid Amid Alleged Threats Over Senate Probe into Pogos
GATCHALIAN – Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian seek police protection amidst the alleged death threats for probing Mayor Alice Guo.
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, who feels that the death threats he has been receiving are connected to his active participation in the Senate’s probe into illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), has requested police help.
In a letter to the substation commander, Police Major Benjamin Mandane, Gatchalian reported these threats to the Pasay City Police Station. In the letter dated July 4, the senator stated, “I am writing to formally report an incident involving threats made against my life.”
Sen. Win Gatchalian said, “These threats appear to be a consequence of my active participation investigation on the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (Pogo) connected to Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban and the Guo family.”
Mayor Guo is being investigated by the Senate Committee on Women’s Affairs for her alleged links to illegal Pogos. The Senate has ordered her arrest for repeatedly failing to attend hearings.
Sen. Gatchalian revealed that his staff had informed him about a video circulating online containing “explicit threats” to his safety and well-being. “The creation and online dissemination of this video has caused me substantial concern for my security, as well as the safety of those around me, particularly my family and staff,” the senator said.
“In light of these serious threats, I formally request that the Pasay City Police initiate a police report on this matter and conduct a thorough investigation. I urge you to take swift action to ensure the safety of myself and those associated with me,” he added.
The video transcript attached to the letter alleges that Guo paid her men P10 million to silence Gatchalian and Sen. Risa Hontiveros, who has been leading the probe as head of the Senate Committee on Women.
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