Philippine police officer investigated for handling of illegal gambling operations

Jose Hidalgo Jr. is under investigation.

The Philippines: Brigadier General Jose Hidalgo Jr., head of the Central Luzon Police Regional Office, is being investigated due to illegal offshore gaming and scam operators within his jurisdiction. There have been several reports of unaddressed killings.

During a press conference at Camp Crame in Quezon City, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Rommel Francisco Marbil stated that the accountability of the regional director is being questioned because reports on the incidents were not adequately investigated. This investigation has led to the dismissal of the entire personnel roster at the Bamban, Tarlac Municipal Police Station, the chief of police in Porac, Pampanga, and the director of the Pampanga Police Provincial Office.

Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has instructed the PNP and local government units to collaborate in curbing illegal gaming and scam businesses.

Original Story by: FocusAsiaPacific