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The Philippines and China have committed to strengthen the fight against transnational crimes as the Marcos administration sustains its campaign to dismantle illegal offshore gambling hubs in the country.

Seven suspected members of a human trafficking ring said to be organized by Chinese and Russian crime groups were arrested in Quezon City and Parañaque, the National Bureau of Investigation reported on Monday.

The video images show horrific scenes of torture: in one case, a naked, handcuffed man cowered under a bed as he was electrocuted.

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission filed complaints before the Department of Justice against two Chinese citizens in connection with the raided Philippine offshore gaming operator hub in Porac, Pampanga.

"We are calling a next hearing and I hope the PAGCOR chief deems it the right forum to reveal what he knows," Hontiveros said.