Go Declares Support for Anti-POGO Bill

Go declares support for Anti-POGO Bill

SEN. Bong Go has reaffirmed his support for the total ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), noting their presence poses threat to Filipino communities. Go issued the statement as the House of Representatives adopts Senate Bill (SB) 2868, also known as the Anti-POGO Bill, which mandates the permanent outlawing of POGOs. SB 2868 also criminalizes the recruitment of Filipino workers for POGOs, imposing penalties under anti-human traf…

Philippines Marks Official End to POGOs

Still going in FebruaryOn June 9, the Philippine Senate unanimously passed a bill prohibiting the operation of so-called POGOs, or Philippine offshore gaming operations. There were no nays or abstentions, arguably an indication that the country was glad to get rid of them. The bill finally puts an end of sorts to a distressing chapter in recent history,…