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BI yet to receive official info on cancellation of passports of Chinese POGO workers
The Chinese Ministry of Public Safety warns that Chinese nationals working for Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) may face passport cancellation due to alleged involvement in illegal activities.
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) has not yet received official information from the Chinese government regarding the cancellation of passports for Chinese POGO workers.
BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval stated that they have coordinated with the Chinese Embassy but have not received confirmation or a list of affected individuals.
Passport cancellation for Chinese nationals suspected of criminal activities in China is not a new practice, according to Sandoval.
The BI primarily relies on news reports for information, as no official communication has been received from Chinese authorities.
The Chinese government has previously warned its nationals in the Philippines to comply with local laws following controversies such as the 'pastillas' scheme.
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