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PAGCOR shuts down POGOs amid Luzon quarantine vs. COVID-19
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) ordered the immediate suspension of all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) and their service providers in Luzon during the enhanced community quarantine period.
The suspension, which lasts until April 14, aims to protect the safety of employees and curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pagcor's amended guidelines prohibit skeletal workforces at POGO sites, requiring all employees to stay in their residences.
Maintenance and upkeep of POGO facilities must be conducted remotely, with special permits required for essential on-site personnel.
Pagcor chair Andrea Domingo stated that the measure is crucial for the health and safety of POGO workers and the Filipino public.
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