In a briefing, Michael Danganan, Association of Service Providers and POGOs (ASPAP) spokesperson, said that more than 23,000 Filipinos will lose “decent and well-paying jobs” if the government shuts down legitimate online gaming entities. READ:
A group of Filipino workers in Philippine offshore gaming operations appealed to the government to seriously consider the potential job losses should it decide to close down the industry.
ASPAP represents less than half of Pagcor’s 35 POGO licensees, Danganan said emphasizing that the number of Filipinos employed by the entire sector “is definitely much higher.” Based on ASPAP’s data, about 31.4 percent of their Filipino workers serve as team leaders or supervisors, administrative assistants, sport-book handlers, kitchen staff, security officers, finance assistants, accounting assistants, and 60 other jobs.
He said ASPAP members want to do business quietly, take care of their employees and pay their corresponding share in taxes.
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