PAOCC assists 15 children of deported POGO workers

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is currently assisting 15 young children whose fathers, former Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) workers, have been deported.

These children, ranging from infants to three years old, have Filipina mothers and are seeking financial aid for basic necessities like milk and diapers, as well as rent.

PAOCC executive director Gilbert Cruz stated that the commission cannot refuse assistance to these children, considering them collateral damage from illegal POGO operations.

While the children are not housed in the PAOCC detention center, the commission provides them with necessary support and is coordinating with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for further assistance.