The Philippine gambling industry is facing an unprecedented crisis of trust.
Philippine police raided the 21st floor of the RCBC building, taking away more than 200 people. However, just two days later, the number of people reported by the police dropped to 135—where did the remaining 65 go? Were they "specially processed," or did they manage to escape quietly?
But what is more concerning are the 135 employees who were sent to the "Sunshine Prison."
RCBC: Once a "benchmark of safety," now also unable to escape misfortune?
This large group that was raided holds a special status in the Philippine gambling industry. It is one of the few large enterprises that still insists on regulated operations. Amidst industry turmoil, while other companies flee or operate quietly, it remains openly in the Philippines, even considered a "benchmark of safety"—if even it cannot protect its employees, how long can this industry last?
What's more terrifying is that these 135 people were sent to the infamous "Sunshine Prison" in the Philippines.
Sunshine Prison: The final destination for POGO workers?
In the Philippines, many people would rather be deported than step foot in Sunshine Prison—because the rules here are just like the tactics of scam groups:
Endless delays: "You can get out soon" → Actually, no one cares
Completely drained: "Someone is working on it" → Nothing is happening
No way out: "Pay money and you can save people" → Money paid, people still inside
Last year, a Chinese businessman from Wanguo Village was sent there and has not returned; this year, 135 employees of RCBC step into the darkness, will their fate be the same?
Industry earthquake: If even RCBC's company cannot protect people, who else would dare to stay?
RCBC's unique aspect as a company was that its presence once gave a sense of security to the industry. But now, with 135 employees captured, if the company cannot provide an effective solution, will this trigger a massive wave of resignations?
The gambling industry is already in a precarious position, with more and more companies choosing to leave. Now, even the "safest" company has fallen, has the confidence of the workers completely collapsed?
This incident, is it another warning from the Philippine government, or is the entire industry about to face its end?
The fate of these 135 employees will become a weathervane for the industry—if they can't get out, perhaps next, the Philippine gambling industry really will have to flee en masse!
