Gabriela files resolution to probe alleged Epstein-linked PH-based operations

House Assistant Minority Leader and Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Sarah Elago, along with members of the Makabayan Bloc, has filed House Resolution 762 to conduct an investigation into the alleged Philippine-based operations and connections of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The resolution seeks to uncover the extent of reported activities involving individuals and entities in the Philippines allegedly engaged by Epstein and his associates, particularly in relation to digital reputation management and online operations following his conviction.

It said, “Any indication that Philippine-based individuals or firms may have been used to shield or assist a known international sex offender demands serious scrutiny.”

Elago said, “The Philippines has long faced vulnerabilities in trafficking, online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, and other forms of gender-based violence. We cannot allow our labor force or institutions to be exploited in ways that may indirectly enable or conceal crimes against women and children.”

Reports cited in the resolution, email exchanges from the so-called “Epstein Files,” allegedly indicate that a Philippines-based team was engaged to perform backend digital work and reputation management services aimed at improving Epstein’s online image.

The Makabayan-aligned party said these revelations raise concerns about possible regulatory gaps and the risk of the country being used as an operational hub for activities connected to transnational criminal networks.

Gabriela Women’s Party reaffirmed its call for stronger safeguards to ensure that the Philippines does not become complicit—directly or indirectly—in crimes that victimize women and children worldwide.