Philstar
President Marcos vows whole-of-government approach vs POGOs, drugs
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. assured the public that the government is on top of the situation concerning crimes linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
He acknowledged public concern over criminal activities associated with POGOs disrupting community peace, stating the government is monitoring and addressing these issues.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has established a task force to investigate illicit activities involving POGOs.
This task force was formed after a raid on Lucky South 99 in Porac, Pampanga, which was suspected of involvement in kidnapping, illegal detention, torture, human trafficking, and sex trafficking.
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) is considering recommending a gradual phaseout of POGOs in the country.
Topics in this story
Explore more stories about these topics.
🤖
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
News Sources
See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. vowed that his administration is focused on eradicating criminality, specifically the operation of illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hubs in the country.
+1
Read more →
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has submitted a recommendation to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
Read more →
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III is urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to announce a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) during his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Read more →
Speaker Martin Romualdez has called for a congressional investigation into crimes allegedly linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
+1
Read more →
Alumni of the University of the Philippines-College of Law, including retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, have urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to cancel the licenses of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) that cater to Chinese nationals.
Read more →