A senior official in the Philippines responsible for combating illegal gambling activities recently revealed that despite the government's complete ban on offshore gambling operators (POGO), there are still about 11,000 illegal workers engaged in fraudulent activities.The Executive Director of the P
The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) recently raided a hotel in Pasay City, discovering several South Koreans allegedly involved in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) activities, and recommended the closure of the hotel. Additionally, authorities found that one of the suspe
Joel Anthony Viado, the Director of the Bureau of Immigration, emphasized the urgency of the issue at the beginning of December, noting that foreign nationals have only 31 days left to comply with the Philippine government's directive to cease offshore gaming operations.The Bureau of Immigration sta
Recently, an official document revealed that 8,427 foreign nationals associated with POGO have had their visas forcibly cancelled and have been added to the ALO monitoring list. They are required to leave the Philippines by December 31. According to previous announcements by the Bureau of Immigratio
Netizen submission:Currently, foreigners in the Philippines holding a POGO type visa can still normally apply for visa cancellation! No need to handle otl, but it needs to be completed before December 30, which is the end of this year!If you haven't canceled your 9g visa, it's okay, you can still us
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines stated that over 21,000 foreign nationals have had their visas downgraded following the prohibition of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) announced in July.Lawyer Pio Rodulfo III from the BI's legal department mentioned that a total of 21,75
On September 19, the Philippine government warned that illegal operators might resort to "dirty tactics" to continue their activities after the December 31 deadline set by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a complete ban on POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or online gambling).The Departme
The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on September 19 that 41 licensed Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) have expressed their willingness to exit the country.Justice Minister Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla stated in a declaration: "The harm and dangers brought by illegal PO
Media reports on September 18th state that various Philippine government agencies will meet to discuss the upcoming nationwide ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), set for December 31st.Department of Justice spokesperson Clavano stated, "Stakeholders should hold regular meetings regar
Netizen submission:Thailand has not explicitly issued entry restrictions for Philippine POGO workers, but due to Thailand's strict gambling laws, those involved in illegal gambling activities are likely to face stringent scrutiny or be denied entry. Gambling activities, except for those specifically
On September 12, the Philippine Senate held a hearing on the Anti-POGO Bill and the Anti-Online Gambling Bill, here is an exclusive summary of the meeting content organized by Bo Le Headlines:Date: Thursday, September 12Topics: Anti-POGO Bill and Anti-Online Gambling BillI. CEZA (Cagayan Economic Zo
Netizen Submission:POGO work visa downgraded, cannot fly to a third countryBig news, after POGO visa downgrade, one can only fly back to their own countryThose thinking about going to a third country, save your efforts, there are already netizens who were stopped from flying to a third country.PS: S
Netizen Submission:Many POGO work visa holders are currently asking how to apply for a Philippine visa from a third country, here's my answer:1) Fly to Thailand and get a visa on arrival2) Apply for Thailand's digital nomad/remote worker/freelancer visa (for those attending the following activities
Aerial photo of the facility of the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) in Banban, Tarlac. Photo source: Unang BalitaAccording to Gilbert Cruz, the Executive Director of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), an Executive Order (EO) implementing a total ban on Philip
Philippine authorities plan to cancel all work visas for employees of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) by October 15, 2024, giving them ample time to leave the Philippines smoothly when their employers cease operations. This decision marks the government's full implementation of the ban a
Netizen Submission:40% of people choose to return to their home country, 30% are still undecided and hesitating, and the remaining 30% just follow along. I happen to know people from all three categories, and we chatted casually while smoking, getting a rough idea of their thoughts.1) The 40% who ch