11/19/2025
Documentary: The Termite Gang in The Philippines
The "Termite gang" is a term used by Philippine police and media to refer to a specific type of robbery group that uses the modus operandi of digging tunnels into their target establishments, typically banks, pawnshops, and supermarkets.
Modus Operandi
The gang's methods involve significant planning and ex*****on:
Tunneling: Members dig from nearby drainage systems, vacant lots, or rented apartments to create an underground passage leading directly into their target location.
Tools: They use excavation tools such as shovels, hydraulic jacks, steel saws, and chisels.
Gaining Entry: Once inside the establishment, they often use acetylene torches to cut open vaults.
Evasion Tactics: To avoid detection, they tamper with alarm systems and cover or disable security cameras.
Inside Knowledge: The precision of their operations often suggests prior knowledge of the target's layout, leading to suspicions of "inside jobs" involving current or former