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Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission spokesperson fired over actions in POGO raid

Kelsey Wilhelm - November 5, 2024

Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) spokesperson Winston Casio is accused of mistreatment of a Filipino national during a raid on a POGO hub in Bagac, Bataan.

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PAOCC distances itself from “flawed” POGO raid in Manila

Frank Schuengel - November 4, 2024

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) distanced itself from a recent anti-POGO operation at the Century Peak Tower in Ermita, Manila.

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Philippines flags ex-POGO workers operating scam farms after the ban

Viviana Chan - October 18, 2024

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has raised concerns about reports of Filipinos managing independent scam farms, noting that these individuals are primarily former POGO workers.

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Philippine authorities closing in on four POGO financiers

Frank Schuengel - October 17, 2024

The Philippines continues its pursuit of illegal POGO operations, saying it is closing in on four Chinese and Chinese-Malaysian suspected financiers.

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POGOs could influence 2025 elections, warns Anti Organized Crime Commission

Frank Schuengel - October 9, 2024

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) in the Philippines has raised alarms about potential political influence from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the 2025 midterm elections.

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Senator cautions against possible “rebranding” of POGOs under Marcos ban

Viviana Chan - September 3, 2024

While the industry awaits detailed guidelines for the ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), Senator Risa Hontiveros has raised concerns about the potential “rebranding” of these firms in the country.

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Philippines prepares two major raids on online gambling industry

Viviana Chan - August 25, 2024

The Philippines plans to initiate two major crackdowns on the online gambling industry.

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Philippines authorities say 1,698 POGO workers deported so far

Frank Schuengel - August 4, 2024

Philippines Authorities reported on Friday that approximately 1,698 foreign nationals employed by illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) have been deported since May 4th, 2023.

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Philippines Department of Justice halts POGO worker exit deadline

Frank Schuengel - August 4, 2024

The Department of Justice (DOJ) in the Philippines has put on hold the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) 60 day deadline for foreign nationals working in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to leave the country.

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Alice Guo rejected as state witness by Anti-Organized Crime Commission

Viviana Chan - July 8, 2024

The Philippines' Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission rejected a proposal on Saturday to designate Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo as a state witness.