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Operatives of PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group process seized computers and cellphones used for alleged illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming operation in Almanza Uno in Las Pinas City on Monday evening. At least 1,000 workers of different nationalities were rescued after a “Warrant to Search, Seize and Examine Computer Data” was executed in relation with the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act and Cybercrime Prevention Act by the PNP ACG and the National Capital Region Police Office.

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ILLEGAL GAMBLING/.HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Victoria Tulad

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“The sooner they can leave, the better.”This was the statement of Senator Joel Villanueva after the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said all foreign workers in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) or Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs), as well as those who work for related service providers, will need to leave the country in the next two months. “Mahalaga pong magkaroon ng koordinasyon ang BI at PAGCOR para siguruhing accounted for ang lahat ng mga foreign POGO workers na kailangan nang lumisan sa bansa,” Villanueva said as he thanked the BI for its announcement.(It is important for BI and PAGCOR to coordinate to ensure all foreign POGO workers who need to leave the country are accounted for.)Villanueva called on all government agencies to follow the directive to ban POGOs, especially the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).Senator Risa Hontiveros, meanwhile, asked authorities to ensure that foreigners working for illegal POGOs should be made to leave the Philippines as well.These include fugitives who should be blacklisted, according to Hontiveros.“Mukhang mas marami ang mga iligal na POGO kaya mas malaking hamon ito para sa ating mga ahensya na mapaalis sila sa bansa,” Hontiveros said.(It looks like there are more illegal POGOs which is why it is a bigger challenge for our government agencies to make them leave.)“Nonetheless, we must ensure humanitarian treatment toward foreign workers, especially those who may have been trafficked into these legal or illegal POGOs/IGLs.” Meanwhile, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines said it welcomes the ban on POGOs.&quot;We have noted President Marcos’ announcement of banning all POGOs and welcome this development. We believe this decision echoes the call of the Philippine people and serves the common interests of people of both countries,&quot; the Chinese embassy said.&quot;The Chinese law prohibits all forms of gambling. The Chinese government strictly cracks down on Chinese citizens engaging in overseas gambling businesses including POGO. POGO breeds serious crimes and gravely undermines the interests of both Philippine and Chinese peoples. In line with this commitment, China is ready to continue its strong law enforcement cooperation with the Philippines and better protect the safety and well-being of the two peoples.&quot;

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Senators back move requiring foreign POGO workers to leave in 2 months

Victoria Tulad,

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Published Jul 25, 2024 07:55 PM PHT

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