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Robin Padilla seeks inquiry on gov't plan for affected POGO workers
Senator Robinhood Padilla has filed a resolution seeking a Senate investigation into the government's plans for thousands of Filipino workers who will be displaced by the closure of Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos).
The resolution, Senate Resolution No. 1091, directs the Committee on Public Information and Mass Media to look into the matter.
Padilla highlighted the public's right to know about government actions and programs to assist affected workers following President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s announcement of a Pogo ban.
The Pogo operations are set to wind down by the end of 2024 as ordered by the President.
Pagcor Chairman Alejandro Tengco stated that approximately 31,000 direct Pogo employees and over 9,000 workers in special business process outsourcing are expected to be displaced.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. ordered a ban on all Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), directing the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to assist displaced workers.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. ordered a nationwide ban on all Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) by the end of the year, citing "grave abuses and disrespect to our system of laws."
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The Senate's investigation into Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) will proceed despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s announcement of a total ban.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has temporarily suspended the Bureau of Immigration's (BI) directive for foreign workers in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to depart the country within 60 days.
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Senator Joel Villanueva has filed Senate Bill No. 2752 to repeal the law taxing Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and permanently cancel their licenses, aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to ban them.
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