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Senate probe on POGO to give justice to trafficking victims —Hontiveros
The Senate's investigation into Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) will proceed despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s announcement of a total ban.
Senator Risa Hontiveros stated that the probe is not limited to Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo but encompasses the entire POGO industry and its associated crimes.
The Senate's oversight function is crucial to ensure the effective implementation of the POGO phaseout and to address regulatory failures.
The investigation aims to identify individuals involved in criminal activities, provide justice for victim-survivors, and ensure a just transition for affected workers.
Hontiveros noted that many government institutions appear to have been corrupted by POGOs, necessitating policy actions from the Senate.
The Senate committee on women, children, family relations and gender equality is scheduled to continue the investigation on July 29.
Mayor Guo, who is suspended, has been the subject of Senate inquiries related to alleged illegal activities at a raided POGO in Bamban.
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