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PAGCOR bans use of hubs by POGOs
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) will no longer permit Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) to operate within large compounds, a move aimed at curbing criminal activities linked to the industry.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco announced the new policy during a Senate hearing, stating that POGO operations will now be restricted to site-specific and building-specific locations.
This decision comes in the wake of raids on POGO compounds in Bamban, Tarlac and Porac, Pampanga, which were investigated for alleged illegal activities.
While Tengco could not give an absolute assurance against future POGO-related crimes, he emphasized that the 43 licensed POGO firms must adhere to PAGCOR's updated guidelines and enhancements.
To further deter criminal activities, PAGCOR will establish teams to conduct 24/7 monitoring of POGO firms.
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Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan stated that the economic team has not yet discussed the proposed ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), but NEDA supports the ban.
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