Philippine News Agency
Deportation of Chinese nationals a joint PH-China success vs. POGO
Eighty-four Chinese nationals involved in illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) have been deported to China.
These individuals were apprehended from POGO hubs previously raided in Bamban, Tarlac, and Porac, Pampanga.
According to PAOCC spokesperson Dr. Winston Casio, the deportees will travel to Shanghai, where about half will remain, while the rest will be chartered to Xi'an.
The deportation is considered a successful joint operation between the Philippines and China against illegal POGO hubs.
An initial group of 88 was planned for deportation, but four were removed from the flight due to disturbances.
PAOCC also noted that some individuals who should have been deported had new preliminary hold departure orders issued against them, obstructing their removal.
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