FILE PHOTO: Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) Director Gilbert Cruz relieves Winston Casio (in photo) of his duty as spokesperson of the agency for allegedly mistreating a Filipino man. Cruz issued a memo directing Casio to explain in writing his role in the October 31 incident that was caught on CCTV. The video has been circulating on social media. Casio’s relief as PAOCC spokesperson took effect on Monday, November 4, 2024. (PNA photo)
MANILA, Philippines — Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (Paocc) Director Winston Casio was relieved of his duty as spokesperson of the agency for allegedly mistreating a Filipino man.
Paocc Executive Director Gilbert Cruz on Tuesday shared with INQUIRER.net a copy of his memo citing Casio’s involvement in the October 31 incident at Central One in Bagac, Bataan, that was raided by authorities over suspicion that the company is a Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo).
Article continues after this advertisementCruz’s memo directed Casio to explain in writing his role in the incident that was caught on CCTV. The video has been circulating on social media.
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It also ordered Casio’s relief as spokesperson, which took effect on Monday, November 4, “to ensure a comprehensive and fair investigation.”
Article continues after this advertisementIn a Viber message, Cruz likewise shared Casio’s initial response when confronted about the incident: “I was not able to control myself.”
Article continues after this advertisement“I will man up. I am willing to face the music. Pinapili ko siya mag-file kami ng unjust vexation or sampalin ko siya. Pinili niya ‘yung latter. Pero mali pa rin. So I will face the consequences.”
(I will man up. I am willing to face the music. I asked him to choose, face an unjust vexation charge or I slap him. He chose the latter. But it’s still wrong. So I will face the consequences.)
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