June 18, 2024

To Whom It May Concern,

This statement is issued to clarify that Impact Publishing has no affiliation, association, or connection whatsoever with the IMPACT Group or any team referenced in recent documents related to Harry Roque found within a POGO hub in Pampanga, currently under investigation by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC).

Several news outlets, including the Philippine Daily Inquirer, ABS-CBN News, Rappler, and GMA Network, have reported on the discovery of a document bearing the name of Harry Roque in a Porac POGO hub. These reports mention an entity called the IMPACT Group or Team. We wish to unequivocally state that Impact Publishing is entirely unrelated to this IMPACT Group.

No Legal or Operational Connection: Impact Publishing operates solely within the realm of publishing and media. We have no legal, operational, or informal ties with the IMPACT Group or any organization involved in the ongoing investigation by the PAOCC.

Distinct Organizational Identity: Our company, Impact Publishing, focuses on producing high-quality publications and providing reliable information to our readers. The name similarity to the IMPACT Group referenced in the documents related to the POGO hub is purely coincidental.

No Involvement in POGO Operations: Impact Publishing has never engaged in any activities related to POGO operations or any other enterprises investigated by the PAOCC. Our commitment remains to ethical publishing practices and the dissemination of accurate and valuable content.

Clear Distinction from Named Entities: The documents found and referenced in the media specifically relate to an IMPACT Group associated with legal representation by Harry Roque. Impact Publishing has no involvement with Mr. Roque or any entities mentioned in this context.

For further clarity, here are the links to the referenced articles:

• PAOCC inventory of items discovered in Pampanga POGO hub finished; letter with Roque’s name among items found –  Inquirer: newsinfo.inquirer.net/1952371
• Document with Roque’s signature found in Porac POGO hub has no criminal value – 1318
  Porac POGO lists Harry Roque as legal representative – – ABS-CBN: news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/6/15
• Harry Roque: POGO letter – – GMA News: gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/910153

We hope this statement provides clear and comprehensive clarification. Should you require any additional information or have further inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Roy Cabonegro, Publishing Manager – Impact Publishing (email: roycabonegro@yahoo.com)