Tag: Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators
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Senator Calls for Heightened Public Awareness Campaign Against Online Romance Scams
Senator Joel Villanueva has called for a more robust public education campaign to combat the rising tide of online romance scams, following a report from the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) that documented eight cases in January alone. The previous year saw a total of 72 such incidents. Villanueva stressed the importance of using…
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Senator Demands Arrest of Filipino POGO Workers Involved in Illegal Activities
Senator Raffy Tulfo has expressed strong criticism over the handling of raids on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), highlighting a perceived disparity in treatment between Filipino and foreign workers. During a Senate public hearing, Tulfo pointed out that while foreign nationals caught in POGO raids are detained and deported, Filipino workers receive government assistance.…
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Bureau of Immigration Deports 26 Foreign Nationals Linked to Illegal POGO Operations
In a significant move against illegal activities, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) deported 26 foreign nationals involved in illicit Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) on Friday, February 7, 2025. The group, comprising 23 Chinese and three Malaysian individuals, was sent back to their home countries on flights operated by Philippine Airlines and Malaysian Airlines, respectively.…
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Senator Gatchalian Defends Approval of Chinese Businessman’s Citizenship Application
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has defended the Senate’s decision to grant Filipino citizenship to Chinese businessman Li Duan Wang, asserting that Wang met all legal requirements and had no negative records. During a virtual briefing, Gatchalian explained that his team thoroughly reviewed Wang’s application, which had already been approved by the House of Representatives based on…
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Senator Urges Overhaul of Anti-Espionage Law Amid Rising Tensions
In the wake of a Chinese national’s arrest on espionage charges and escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has demanded swift action to bolster the nation’s Anti-Espionage Law. Hontiveros emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, ‘The Senate must immediately enhance our existing Anti-Espionage Law.’ She highlighted the…
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Senator Urges Continuous Crackdown on POGO Residues
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged for ongoing efforts to eliminate the remnants of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) following a significant operation in Bagac, Bataan, where 900 alleged POGO workers were rescued. The senator’s call comes in the wake of the December 31, 2024, deadline for POGO operations to cease, emphasizing the need to dismantle…
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Senator Urges Continued Crackdown on POGO Offshoots
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged for ongoing efforts to combat the remnants of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), following a significant operation in Bagac, Bataan that led to the rescue of 900 alleged POGO workers. The senator’s call comes in the wake of the December 31, 2024, deadline for POGO operations to cease, emphasizing the…
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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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Government Accelerates Seizure of Illegal POGO Assets, Palace Announces
In a decisive move against illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), the government is intensifying efforts to expedite the seizure of their assets, according to a statement from Malacañang on Tuesday. The announcement came during an event at Malacañan Palace where Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin highlighted the urgency of the situation, despite the slow pace…
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