Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators

Also known as POGO

Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) are controversial businesses that were banned in 2024 due to their links with crimes such as human trafficking and scamming. Recent incidents like the kidnapping and murder of businessman Anson Que have raised concerns about potential connections between POGOs and organized crime, prompting government agencies to intensify efforts against illegal foreign operators.

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Last updated at April 23, 2025.

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Eton Properties allocates P900M for property upgrades, reports 12% revenue growth

Eton Properties Philippines Inc., a real estate arm of Lucio Tan Group, plans to allocate P900 million for capital expenditure this year to fund property upgrades.
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PNP links suspect in Anson Que killing to 2024 crime against Bamban mayor's finance officer

The Philippine National Police (PNP) linked one of the suspects in the killing of Filipino-Chinese businessman Anson Que and his driver, Armanie Pabillo, to a crime committed against an alleged finance officer of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo in 2024.
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PNP: Que, Pabillo strangled per Chinese suspect's order

The Philippine National Police (PNP) released an autopsy report on Monday revealing that Filipino-Chinese businessman Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo died from manual strangulation using an orange rope.
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Rep Pimentel urges Marcos Jr to deploy ISAFP for anti-kidnapping ops

Surigao del Sur 2nd district Representative Johnny Pimentel is urging President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to deploy the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) to assist civilian law enforcement agencies in combating kidnapping syndicates following the abduction and murder of Filipino-Chinese steel executive Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo.
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Pasay councilor faces Comelec show cause over POGO worker discrimination

Pasay councilor Editha Manguerra faces a discrimination case for allegedly targeting Indian nationals working at the Pasay City General Hospital where she serves.
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NBI charges 'Maharlika' Claire Contreras, Harry Roque with sedition, cyber libel

NBI Director Jaime Santiago confirmed on Tuesday that vlogger Claire Contreras, known as 'Maharlika,' and former presidential spokesman Atty. Harry Roque have been charged with multiple offenses related to a controversial video posted online during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s 2024 State of the Nation Address.
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PNP proposes helpdesk for Chinese Filipino community to address kidnappings

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has proposed a dedicated helpdesk for the Chinese Filipino community to address recent high-profile kidnappings.
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BI expedites deportation of 84 Chinese POGO workers

On Monday, April 14, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) pledged to expedite the deportation of foreign workers from banned Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), deporting 84 Chinese nationals on April 11.
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Tan family denies POGO links, stresses legitimacy

The Tan family has denied allegations that their slain patriarch, Anson Tan (also known as Anson Que), had connections to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), according to a statement released by the family's counsel and former Quezon City congressman Christopher 'Kit' Belmonte on Saturday, April 12.
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Marcos vetoes citizenship grant for Chinese entrepreneur over POGO links

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vetoed a bill granting Chinese entrepreneur Li Duan Wang Filipino citizenship, citing potential dangers.
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