Pagcor: 1/4 of Pogo workers are Filipinos

A quarter of the people employed by licensed Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) firms are Filipinos, according to Pagcor chair Andrea Domingo.

Domingo stated that there are currently 30,521 Filipino employees working in these companies which provide online gaming services primarily to Chinese bettors.

While POGOs employ foreign customer service representatives, other areas such as IT support and live studio providers hire local workers.

The number does not include employees in ancillary industries like real estate, transportation, and retail.

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