Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a bill to outlaw Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators in the country, amid increasing criminal activities linked to the industry.
Gatchalian emphasized that while the POGO industry has brought in revenue and jobs, the country has grappled with a surge in POGO-related crimes, raising concerns about the overall impact on the industry. Several incidents have come to the Senate’s attention, including the series of police raids at POGOs in May last year.
A cost-benefit analysis conducted by the Department of Finance in 2022 showed that POGO operations generated economic benefits worth P133.7 to P144.5 billion annually due to foregone potential investments and tourism revenues, alongside costs associated with enforcement and immigration.
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