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New DILG chief to shut down POGOs 'one by one'
Newly-appointed Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla vows to shut down all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) by December 15.
He plans to personally visit and padlock POGO facilities across the country, starting with a hub in Island Cove, Cavite.
Remulla emphasized his sincerity by choosing to begin the closure operations in his home province.
He clarified that the Island Cove property was sold by his family in 2018 and is now a POGO facility.
Remulla accepted the DILG position from Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr., who resigned to run for senator.
He took the initiative of meeting with the POGOs at Island Cove to ensure their closure.
Remulla previously denied accusations of being a POGO protector and offered a reward for proof of any connection.
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