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Robredo laments gov't inaction on POGO disregard of Philippine laws
Vice President Leni Robredo has criticized the government's inaction regarding Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs), citing their blatant disregard for Philippine laws.
Robredo highlighted the "glaring evil and corruption" linked to the POGO industry and questioned what the government is waiting for before taking action.
Several senators have raised concerns over POGO-related crimes, including a bribery scheme involving immigration officers and suspicious transactions amounting to P14 billion.
Despite these issues, President Duterte has no plans to halt POGO operations, reportedly satisfied with the revenue despite a BIR report indicating that only a fraction of POGOs pay taxes.
Robredo also blamed corrupt government agencies, such as the Bureau of Immigration, for the proliferation of POGO-related crimes.
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