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China welcomes banning of POGO
China supports President Marcos' decision to ban all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country, citing that the move aligns with the will of the Filipino people and the common interests of both nations.
The Chinese Embassy in Manila stated that POGOs are associated with serious crimes and harm the interests of both Filipino and Chinese citizens.
China is prepared to enhance law enforcement cooperation with the Philippines to safeguard the safety and well-being of both populations.
President Marcos announced the ban on POGO operations during his third State of the Nation Address, highlighting the pervasive criminal activities linked to the industry.
Marcos noted that POGO operations have extended beyond gaming into illicit activities such as financial scams, money laundering, prostitution, human trafficking, kidnapping, torture, and murder.
The President emphasized the need to cease the "disrespect to our laws" by ending POGO operations starting July 22.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. ordered a nationwide ban on all Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) by the end of the year, citing "grave abuses and disrespect to our system of laws."
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Senators Juan Miguel Zubiri and Joel Villanueva are advocating for a ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) due to the significant social costs associated with their operations.
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Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile expressed his full agreement with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s decision to implement a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) anticipates that approximately 20,000 foreigners will depart the Philippines by the end of the year due to the nationwide ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
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Philippine economic managers, including Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual, have welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s pronouncement to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs).
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