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Over 10K alien POGO workers leave PH
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reminded over 20,000 foreign workers associated with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to leave the country by the end of the year.
BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado emphasized the seriousness of the deadline, noting less than a month remains for compliance.
Failure to depart will result in deportation and blacklisting.
As of November 7, 2024, 21,757 foreign POGO workers voluntarily downgraded their work visas to temporary visitor visas, with 10,821 having already departed the Philippines.
In October, the BI issued cancellation orders to 12,106 foreign nationals who had not downgraded their visas, requiring their departure before year-end.
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