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DoLE profiles workers affected by POGO ban
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has profiled 40,962 Filipino workers expected to be displaced by the closure of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
This figure is part of a larger group of workers, with 27,747 Filipino workers profiled from the 40,692 total Filipino workers under the POGO industry.
The profiled Filipino workers are primarily located in the National Capital Region, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and Central Visayas.
These workers reportedly earn an average monthly salary between P16,000 to P22,000.
DOLE is offering skills enhancement for reemployment and livelihood assistance of up to P30,000 for affected workers to start small businesses.
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