POGO workers: Over 400 of them nabbed in Pasay scam hub

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 02/27/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Over 400 foreign nationals were arrested in a raid on an alleged Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) scam hub in Pasay City on Wednesday, according to the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC). The operation, conducted…

Pogo scams overseas: Filipinos now joining them — BI

Julie M. Aurelio - Reporter / @JMAurelioINQ 02/20/2025

After the country banned Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogo) in late 2024, scam hubs recruiting Filipinos are reportedly attempting to expand their operations not just in Southeast Asian countries but as far as the Middle East. This…

Gatchalian says Chinese national granted PH citizenship has no bad record

Charie Abarca - Reporter / @charieabarcaINQINQUIRER.net 01/29/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Existing documents indicate that Chinese national Li Duan Wang has no connection to any illicit activities or illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian. Speaking to reports in a Kapihan…

Senate approves bill granting Filipino citizenship to Chinese tied to Pogo

Charie Abarca - @inquirerdotnet 01/28/2025

MANILA, Philippines — On Monday, the Senate approved on third and final reading a bill granting Filipino citizenship to Chinese national Li Duan Wang, who is reportedly associated with Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). At the chamber’s…

Cebu City to comply with DILG’s ‘No POGO’ certificate

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 01/07/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Following the directives of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the local government of Cebu City is willing to submit proof that there are no Pogos (Philippine Overseas Gaming Operations)…

BI intensifies manhunt against 11,000 POGO workers still in PH

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 01/03/2025

MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is mounting an intensified manhunt against over 11,000 foreign nationals involved in Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO). According to Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado, a total of 11,254 foreign POGO workers…

PAGCOR revokes licenses of Mandaue businesses eyed as Pogo hubs

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/12/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – At least seven businesses engaged in electronic gaming and costumer service operating in Mandaue City have had their licenses cancelled by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Lawyer August Lizer Malate, head…

No more Pogos in PH by 2025 – DOJ

Darryl John Esguerra 12/11/2024

MANILA – The Philippines will be free of Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) by 2025 as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s total ban takes effect, but the government is preparing for the possible rise of “guerrilla operations.” “All…

House to recommend filing charges against people tied to drugs, Pogos

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 12/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The House quad committee will recommend the filing of complaints against at least 10 individuals involved in the illegal drug trade, Philippine offshore gambling operators (Pogos), and extrajudicial killings (EJKs) under the Duterte administration.…

Pogo may have facilitated Harry Roque’s escape from PH – Hontiveros

Charie Abarca - @inquirerdotnet 12/04/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Did key figures from a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo) facilitate former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s escape from the Philippines? Opposition senator Risa Hontiveros raised this possibility on Wednesday, adding that she expects law…

DOLE: Ban on Pogo to affect over 30,000 Filipino workers

Faith Argosino - Reporter / @FArgosinoINQ 11/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive banning all Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) in the country will affect over 30,000 Filipino workers. This was according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Lawmakers, during…

EO issued banning POGOs nationwide

Luisa Cabato 11/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang issued an Executive Order (EO) enforcing an immediate ban on all Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) or Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs), along with all offshore gaming activities in the country. EO No. 74…

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