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PH working to bring home Filipinos from offshore gaming operations in Lao PDR
Government agencies, including the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), are investigating a syndicate that recruits Filipinos for offshore gaming operations in Laos.
The syndicate's activities were uncovered by Philippine Ambassador to Laos Deena Joy Amatong, who has already sent home several Filipinos involved in these operations.
During President Marcos's visit to Laos for the ASEAN Summit, Secretary Cacdac was informed by Ambassador Amatong that 160 Filipinos working in offshore gaming had been repatriated.
The DMW is continuing to monitor the situation of offshore gaming workers in Laos and assisting those who remain.
Authorities are gathering statements from rescued Filipino workers to identify the recruiters responsible.
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