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Record US$151 million collected in POGO taxes in 2020

January 27, 2021

Taxes collected by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) from the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) increased to PHP7.18 billion (US$151 million) in 2020, despite the suspension of operations last year due to community lockdowns and the flight of many firms.

POGO taxes jump to P7.18 billion in 2020 (Philippine Star)

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Record US$151 million collected in POGO taxes in 2020

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