Amid reports of the rise in kidnapping incidents related to illegal offshore gaming operations in the country, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has ramped up cooperation with its partner government and law enforcement agencies.
AMID reports of the rise in kidnapping incidents related to illegal offshore gaming operations in the country, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. has ramped up cooperation with its partner government and law enforcement agencies.
“The President told us to crack down because the image of the country and of this administration is being tarnished by these illegal incidents,” Tengco said, partly in Filipino. He added that an initial step in the interagency undertaking is to identify illegal operators. “First, they are now going to ask their people to contain themselves in an area for safety and security purposes. Second, they will come up with an updated list of their employees because some have already resigned. Third, we will require them to submit a police clearance together with their application for an offshore gaming license employment ID,” Tengco said. “At least, those who apply, we already know their record is clean.
Meanwhile, PNP Chief Gen. Rodolfo S. Azurin said the PNP is doing its best to ensure the safety and security of everyone–including foreign nationals who are working in the country. Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” C. Abalos also cited the importance of inter-agency cooperation and regular updating the list of legitimate foreign POGO workers in the country to avoid problems related to human trafficking.
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