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Bill filed to outlaw POGOs

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A bill was filed in the Senate seeking to outrightly ban the operations of offshore gaming hubs following a series of raids on those involved in crimes.

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill seeking to outlaw operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators in the country amid mounting outcry for such a move as criminal activities linked to the industry continue to rise.MANILA, Philippines —

The bill was filed following inaction from Malacañang on the Senate’s recommendation to ban POGOs because of its involvement in human trafficking and scams and its minimal contribution to the economy. The senator also cited the cost-benefit analysis of the Department of Finance in 2022 that POGO operations generated economic benefits worth P133.7 billion against P144.5 billion lost annually due to foregone potential investments and tourism revenues, with costs to enforcement and immigration.

 

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