Gatchalian files bill seeking to outlaw POGOs
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian points to 'various atrocities' linked to the POGO industry
Source: rappler.com
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42 Chinese POGO workers deported
The deportation follows the October 27, 2023 raid by an inter-agency team at the internet gaming hub Smart Web Technology Corporation
Source: rappler.com
PH deports 180 Chinese 'scammers' | The Manila Times
THE Philippines deported 180 Chinese on Thursday after they were detained in a raid on a suspected sex-trafficking and online scam operation in the capital Manila, officials said.
Source: manilatimes.net
Gatchalian to BIR: Keep tight rein on issuing TIN
SENATOR Sherwin T. Gatchalian goaded the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to “keep a tight rein” on issuing tax identification number (TIN) IDs in the wake of a recent discovery these were being misused by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) linked to various crimes. Gatchalian cited findings involving a blatant…
Source: businessmirror.com.ph
'Pogo cost-benefit analysis has PHL losing ₱14B, plus reputational risk'
A COST-BENEFIT analysis by government economists has put the estimated loss to the republic from the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogo) at over P14 billion, defeating the argument of its economic value while worsening reputational risks to the country from revelations of sordid crimes by syndicates hiding behind the Pogo.…
Source: businessmirror.com.ph