Globe intensifies security operations vs. illegal ISR

Globe Telecom steps up its security operations to crackdown conduct of illegal international simple resale (ISR) activities following the arrests of perpetrators in key areas in Metro Manila.
ISR refers to the unauthorized routing and completing of international long distance calls using lines, cables, antennae, and/or air wave frequency and connecting these calls directly to the local or domestic exchange facilities of the country where destined.
Working closely with local government units and police forces, Globe reported four (4) cases of illegal ISR activities from July to September this year. During the arrest, ISR apparatus consisting of GSM equipment, modems, routers, laptops, antennas and thousands of used Globe SIM cards were found and recovered from the various sites.
“These illegal activities have no place in the society, especially as it impacts quality of service being provided to customers,” said Atty. Froilan Castelo, Head for Corporate and Legal Services Group of Globe. “Globe will remain proactive and relentless in capturing ISR perpetrators nationwide through our strengthened partnerships with the police and the courts.”
In July, a simultaneous raid was conducted by the District Police Intelligence and Operating Unit (DPIOU), Manila Police District (MPD) and the Globe Security Group at Unit 2206-B, 22F, Makati Prime Tower, Kalayaan Street, Poblacion, Makati City and 1694 Evangelista St., Bangkal, Makati City in compliance with the Warrants of Arrest issued by Judge Winlove Dumayas of the Makati RTC Branch 59.    Arrested at the Makati Prime Tower were occupants Simon Mok, Marvin Liwanag, Ricardo Duazo, and Heizel Tungpalan, while Roderick Pantig and Sharyl Garzon were caught in Bangkal, Makati City.
Another arrest was conducted last August 9, 2011 at Unit 4H Tower 4, Avida Condominium in San Antonio, Sucat, Paranaque upon the issuance of Search Warrant No. 11-003 by Judge Gina Palamos of Paranaque City. Occupant and Korean national Kim Gyoung Hwan and a number of carton boxes were brought to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
Two separate arrests were made in September involving a former PBA player, and Korean and Japanese nationals. In September 3, 2011, another ISR-related arrest was conducted at Unit 714, 7F Benavidez Garden, Binondo, Manila upon the issuance of Search Warrant No. 11-18426 by Presiding Judge Carolina Rivera-Colasito of the Manila RTC Branch 23. The seized evidence, together with former PBA player Ryan Dy, were brought to the MPD Headquarters for further investigation.
Following the earlier arrest was another entrapment last September 13, 2011 at Unit A – 1608 Alpha Grandview Condominium in M.H. Del Pilar St. in Malate, Manila in compliance with Search Warrant No. 11-18506 issued by Judge Silvino Pampilo Jr. of the Manila RTC Branch 26.