Manila, Philippines — Winnie Quidato, the head of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), warned that the country's billion-dollar business process outsourcing industry (BPOs) might become the next victim of Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), as the Senate has concluded its investigation into crimes related to Pogos.
Quidato stated that to avoid detection by authorities, gaming companies have divided into several small groups and are renting houses in residential villages.
Senator Risa Hontiveros reported that she has received information that offshore gaming companies are engaging in "guerrilla scam operations."
Currently, the Philippine government is increasingly focusing on the activities of POGO companies. As one of the options for some companies planning to stay in the Philippines, the BPO license has become a way for many POGO companies to find a way to survive. However, as the attention of relevant departments becomes more focused, the acquisition and use of this license are also increasingly scrutinized by regulatory authorities.
Legislators have made it clear that relevant departments will inevitably take action, conducting raids and investigations. This means that if POGO companies continue to exist under the guise of BPOs, they will face stricter regulation and inspection, and related law enforcement actions could be initiated at any time.
