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Bulacan LGU issues ordinance banning POGOs
The Provincial Government of Bulacan has issued an ordinance banning Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) within its jurisdiction.
The ordinance, titled 'Ordinance prohibiting Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations or POGO and other similar activities within the territorial jurisdiction of the Province of Bulacan,' was initiated by Vice Governor Alexis Castro.
Governor Daniel Fernando stated that while there are currently no POGOs in Bulacan, the ordinance aims to prevent their establishment and associated criminal activities, such as human trafficking.
An executive order has been issued to monitor local chief executives and barangays, requiring reports within 10 days to ascertain if any POGO operations exist in the province.
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House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez favors the strict regulation of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) over a complete ban, citing concerns that a ban would push operations underground and hinder monitoring and taxation.
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Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has submitted a recommendation to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) will no longer permit Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) to operate within large compounds, a move aimed at curbing criminal activities linked to the industry.
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Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan stated that the economic team has not yet discussed the proposed ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), but NEDA supports the ban.
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The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is considering proposing a gradual phaseout of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) as an alternative to an outright ban.
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