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Warrants of Arrest Out for Former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Cassandra Ong

MANILA— An Angeles City court in Pampanga has issued arrest warrants for former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and businesswoman Cassandra Ong on charges of qualified trafficking in persons. DOJ Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty confirmed the non-bailable charges, though the accused may petition for bail. The warrants, signed on May 8 by a Regional Trial Court judge, cite probable cause for their trial. Also ordered arrested was Duanren Wu, a key figure in the case, though he remains in hiding. The charges stem from a raid on a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) facility in Porac, Pampanga, which prosecutors allege was running a large-scale scam that trafficked workers.