MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government already deported more than 2,300 foreigners who worked for Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) that were shut down by law enforcers. Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (Paocc) chief Undersecretary Gilbert Cruz said Friday that most of the foreigners were sent back to China, their country of origin. “At mangilan-ngilan po

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THE government will be steadfast in going after Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) who defy the order to close down before the year ends. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla reaffirmed on Friday that law enforcement agencies would ferret out POGOs who will go underground after all online gaming licenses are voided by Dec. 15. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the crackdown on internet-based gaming operations because of the social an…

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The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has vowed to ramp up operations against illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators starting January following President Marcos’ directive to shut down all remaining POGOs.

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Headache for Duterte. Photo from Asia TimesIn little more than two weeks, all Philippine online gaming operators, or “POGOs” offering online gaming to markets outside the country, are to close, leaving behind them allegations of serious crimes including human trafficking and financial scams – if they are really gone, which is open to considerable debate. Illegal gaming operations are an epidemic that has spread across Southeast Asia and, among o…

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According to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the Philippines is approaching to a full elimination all Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) with only seven licensed operators left.  By 2025, the Philippines plans to eliminate all Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs), as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s made a strong move to impose a total ban on the controversial industry. Authorities are now prepari…

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