Tag: Philippine offshore gaming operations

De Lima calls POGOs “threat to national security, stability”

(Eagle News)–The presence of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations represent a “threat to national security and stability,” Senator Leila de Lima said. De Lima issued the statement amid hearings being conducted in the  Senate on issues stemming from the proliferation of POGOs. Only recently, Allison Chiong, immigration officer 1, revealed some unscrupulous immigration personnel and officials took part in a scheme involving the escort of some Chinese POGO workers into the country for a fee. “The […]

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Hontiveros calls for temporary suspension of POGO operations

(Eagle News)–Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, Feb. 27, called for the temporary suspension of operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators. Hontiveros, chair of the Senate Committee on Women and Children, made the remark in an interview over  ANC. “I think we should temporarily suspend all POGO operations while we are really accounting for ano ba talaga ang ganansiya sa atin and what are the costs on the other side of the balance sheet,” Hontiveros said. […]

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De Lima to gov’t: Heed Lorenzana’s warning about proximity of POGO hubs to military facilities

(Eagle News)–Senator Leila de Lima has urged the government to heed Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana’s warning about the proximity of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators to military facilities, warning of the possible start of a “creeping Chinese invasion.” “It’s better to err on the side of caution. It’s even beyond caution, a cause for serious concern,” De Lima said. According to De Lima, “we cannot set aside the possibility that these POGO hubs could be used […]

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Palace to Chinese nationals reportedly subjected to abuse in Pogos: File formal complaints

(Eagle News)–The Philippines urged Chinese nationals reportedly subjected to abuse in Philippine offshore gaming operations (Pogos) to file formal complaints. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the remark after the Chinese embassy called on the government to “punish” these firms, which, “in many cases,” do not “apply necessary legal work permits for their Chinese employees” according to the embassy. “Many of the Chinese citizens working illegally in Philippine casinos or POGOs and other forms of gambling […]

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