DILG to require LCEs to report suspicious Pogo activities

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to issue an executive order (EO) mandating local chief executives (LCEs) to report suspicious activities related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos) and their possible setup.

This initiative is part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to eliminate all Pogos.

DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated that LCEs will be required to submit reports on suspicious Pogo-related movements or potential setups within their jurisdictions.

Red flags for LCEs to watch out for include a sudden surge in bandwidth usage, the congregation of unfamiliar individuals in non-business registered houses, and the movement of undocumented foreigners attempting to establish operations.

Remulla mentioned that in September, PAGCOR provided a list of 28 local government units (LGUs) that had licensed Pogos operating within their areas, prompting inspections.

The DILG aims to ensure that no illicit Pogo activities are occurring despite the total ban.