Tag: POGO
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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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Senator Gatchalian Demands Thorough Investigation into Banks’ Role in POGO Money Laundering
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has pledged to ramp up the investigation into the potential involvement of banks and other financial entities in money laundering activities connected to the illegal operations of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). This commitment was made public on January 13, 2024, following the shutdown of the largest POGO facility in Kawit, Cavite,…
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Senator Gatchalian Demands Thorough Investigation into Banks’ Involvement in POGO Money Laundering
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has pledged to ramp up the investigation into the potential role of banks and other financial entities in money laundering activities connected to the illegal operations of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). This commitment was made public on January 13, 2024, following the shutdown of the largest POGO facility in Kawit, Cavite,…
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Interior Secretary Urges Local Leaders to Intensify Crackdown on POGO Operations
In a decisive move against Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO), Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has instructed local chief executives (LCEs) to ramp up their inspection efforts. This directive follows the arrest of approximately 400 foreign nationals engaged in POGO-like activities during a raid in Parañaque City on January 8, 2025. Remulla emphasized the importance of…
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Massive Raid in Parañaque Nets 400 Undocumented Foreigners in Alleged Scam Operation
In a significant crackdown, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) apprehended approximately 400 undocumented foreigners during a raid on a suspected scam operation in Parañaque City. The operation, which took place on Wednesday, targeted a facility in Barangay Tambo, believed to be involved in activities akin to those of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO). BI Intelligence…
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Bureau of Immigration Issues Stern Warning Against Sheltering Illegal POGO Employees
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Manila has issued a stern warning to companies and individuals who are found to be harboring illegal foreign workers previously employed by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado emphasized that the bureau will rigorously enforce Section 46 of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 against…
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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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Senator Urges Continued Crackdown on POGO Residues
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 rescued 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 need to eradicate criminal…
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