Manila Bulletin
Hontiveros: Some gov’t execs coaching POGOs how to evade ban
Senator Risa Hontiveros alleged that government officials are advising Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to disguise themselves as Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firms to circumvent the industry ban.
Hontiveros stated that POGO firms are employing creative strategies to maintain their operations despite President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s executive order banning them due to alleged links to criminal activities.
She revealed that reports indicate some government officials are coaching these POGO operators on how to change their appearance to seemingly operate as legitimate BPO companies while concealing their POGO activities.
Hontiveros expressed concern that POGOs are still actively operating and finding ways to hide their true nature by posing as simple and legal BPO firms.
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