Tag: Executive Order 74
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Majority of POGO Centers Closed Down, Small Operations Under Surveillance
In a significant crackdown on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), approximately 80% of the 400 hubs have been shuttered across the nation. The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) reported that despite the widespread closures, some POGOs have shifted to a ‘guerilla’ mode of operation, defying the nationwide ban. PAOCC’s Executive Director, Gilbert Cruz, highlighted during…
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Majority of POGO Hubs Closed Down, Small-Scale Operations Persist
In a significant crackdown on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), approximately 80% of the 400 hubs have ceased operations across the country. The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) reported that despite the nationwide ban, some POGOs have shifted to smaller, ‘guerilla-style’ operations. PAOCC Executive Director Gilbert Cruz highlighted during the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon program that…
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Majority of POGO Hubs Closed Down, Small-Scale Operations Under Surveillance
In a significant crackdown on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), approximately 80% of the 400 hubs have been shut down across the country. The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) reported that the remaining operators have shifted to a ‘guerilla’ mode to evade the total ban. PAOCC Executive Director Gilbert Cruz highlighted during the Bagong Pilipinas…
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Cebu City Prepares to Certify Absence of POGO Operations
Cebu City is gearing up to confirm that no Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) are active within its boundaries, as stated by Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia on Tuesday. The city is set to adhere to the mandate from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla, requiring local government units…
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Hontiveros Supports OSG’s Initiative to Cancel Fraudulent Birth Certificates
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has expressed her support for the Office of the Solicitor General’s (OSG) efforts to cancel birth certificates that were fraudulently acquired by foreigners. Hontiveros stressed the importance of preventing foreign nationals from exploiting the country’s systems, particularly as the new year begins. She stated, ‘As we enter the new…
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Hontiveros Supports OSG’s Action to Cancel Fraudulent Birth Certificates
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has expressed her support for the Office of the Solicitor General’s (OSG) initiative to cancel birth certificates that were fraudulently acquired by foreigners. Hontiveros stressed the importance of the government’s commitment to prevent any exploitation of national institutions by foreign nationals in the coming year. She stated, ‘In this…
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Bureau of Immigration Urges Foreign POGO Employees to Depart Philippines by Year’s End
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a strong recommendation for foreign workers involved in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) to exit the country before the December 31 deadline. BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval emphasized the importance of adhering to the government’s directive, particularly for those with familial ties in the Philippines. Sandoval explained during a…
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Bureau of Immigration Urges POGO Foreign Workers to Depart by Year’s End
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a strong recommendation for foreign workers involved in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) to exit the country before the December 31 deadline. BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval emphasized the importance of adhering to the government’s directive, particularly for those with familial ties in the Philippines. Sandoval warned that failure…
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Mass Exodus of POGO Workers: 24,000 Foreign Employees Depart Philippines
In a significant development, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that approximately 24,000 foreign workers from Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) have exited the country. This figure represents a large portion of the 33,000 POGO employees registered with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor), as stated by Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado. Additionally, around…
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Mass Exodus of Foreign POGO Workers from the Philippines
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported that approximately 24,000 foreign workers from Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) have departed the country. This figure represents a significant portion of the 33,000 POGO employees registered with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor), as stated by Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado. Additionally, around 8,000 workers…
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