The Philippine government has recently made phased achievements in the crackdown on the offshore gaming industry (POGO), but the latest survey shows that some illegal operators are still lurking through "whitewashing" methods.According to the latest data disclosed by the Presidential Anti-Organized
Recently, Philippine Justice Minister Jesus Crispin Remulla publicly disclosed in a radio interview, directly pointing out that the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is suspected of illegally releasing foreign suspects related to POGO, with Executive Director Winston John Casio be
Two Indonesian men recently appeared at the Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), recounting their experiences of being "sold" and exploited by several POGO companies, unable to bear the prolonged detention and control, seeking asylum and hoping to return to their country soon.These tw
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) of the Philippines recently disclosed a set of concerning employment data: since January this year, a total of 244,000 job positions were offered through government-sponsored job fairs nationwide, yet only 3,572 individuals successfully secured employmen
The Philippine government plans to confiscate a controversial 10-hectare plot in Barangay Balac, Porac, Pampanga, which was originally a park for offshore gaming operators (POGO), but unexpectedly ignited a series of legal battles involving fraud, money laundering, and real estate disputes.The epice
Jaime Capil, the mayor of Porac, Pampanga, was dismissed from his position and permanently banned from holding any government office by the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly protecting illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO).The decision was issued on April 3, stating that during his
The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) recently reported that there are still 947 foreign workers from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) detained in Pasay, waiting for deportation.PAOCC spokesperson Winston Casio, in an interview with dzBB radio, mentioned that last Saturda
It has been reported that scammers are luring Filipinos to engage in illegal "POGO-like" operations abroad with false promises of employment. In 2024, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered a ban on POGO after receiving reports of human trafficking, money laundering, and other criminal act
By the end of 2024, the Philippine government will completely ban offshore gaming operators (POGO), i.e., online gambling. Many weak gambling companies have successively failed and a large number of farmers have reluctantly moved to other countries.The gambling practitioners (referred to as farmers
Due to a surge in the supply of mid-range apartments and the withdrawal of gaming operators (POGOs), rental prices in Manila have fallen to their lowest level in 15 years. Real estate experts point out that this not only poses challenges for landlords but also provides a rare opportunity for potenti
Philippine Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros recently issued a shocking warning: A transnational criminal network using Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) as a front is rapidly expanding in Southeast Asia, forming a dark industry chain involving human trafficking, telecommunicat
Recently, a series of shocking escape incidents in the Philippines have once again brought human trafficking and cross-border crime into the spotlight.The POGO-related cases are escalating, from Guo Huaping to Harry Rock, to the failed smuggling attempt by executives of Lucky South 99. These cases
In recent years, the Philippines has intensified its crackdown on POGOs. With the raid on the RCBC building, the industry is on tenterhooks. Can Chinese businessmen still operate safely? This raid targeted one of the top buildings.This incident not only put the spotlight on the RCBC building but als
The Philippines Bureau of Immigration recently issued new regulations requiring all foreign nationals expelled for involvement in illegal offshore gaming operations (POGO) to take direct flights back to their home countries, unless there are no direct flights available. This measure aims to plug loo
As Philippine authorities intensify their crackdown on offshore gaming operators (Philippine offshore gaming operators, POGO) and related illegal activities, there have been successive reports of several Chinese nationals being involved in these cases.Observers believe that the corruption issues of
Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros revealed on March 18 that Chinese citizen Li Duan Wang, one of the founders of the Philippines' largest offshore gaming service provider, which was shut down in 2019, has submitted his citizenship application to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. for approva
