Around 190 Philippine Offshore Gaming Organization (POGO) employees will be deported back to China on Thursday, with officials accusing them of violating immigration laws. The workers were from various POGO hubs raided by authorities and will face further investigation in China for possible involvement in online scamming.
Around 190 POGO employees will be deported back to China on Thursday, less than a month before the implementation of a total ban by the end of the year.The workers are from various POGO hubs raided by authorities—122 from 3D Analyzer in Pasay, 57 from Tourist Garden Hotel in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu and 11 from Zun Yuan Technology in Bamban, Tarlac, SmartWeb Technology in Pasay and Clark, Pampanga.They will be deported for violating Philippine immigration laws.
Of which, a total of 10,821 have already left the country.In his State of the Nation Address last July, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. announced the banning of POGOs.Last November, the President signed Executive Order 74 ordering the ban on POGOs, internet gaming licenses, and other offshore gaming operations in the country.
POGO Employees Deportation China Philippines Immigration Laws Online Scamming
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Colorado funeral home owners who let nearly 190 bodies decay plead guilty to corpse abuseCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The owners of a Colorado funeral home who let nearly 190 bodies decay in a room-temperature building and gave grieving families fake ashes pleaded guilty on Friday to corpse abuse.
Read more »
Philippine President Expresses Concern Over Russian Submarine in West Philippine SeaPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed worry over the detection of a Russian attack submarine in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The submarine, UFA 490, was sighted 80 nautical miles west of Cape Calavite, with the Philippine Navy deploying assets to monitor and address the situation.
Read more »
China summons Philippine ambassador over new maritime lawsLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »
Philippine Senator Accuses Ex-Duterte Adviser of Spying for ChinaSen. Risa Hontiveros claimed that Michael Yang, a former economic adviser to President Rodrigo Duterte, was a central figure in Chinese intelligence operations in the Philippines. This was revealed during a Senate Committee hearing on human trafficking and scamming activities.
Read more »
Philippines President Claims No Involvement in VP Impeachment Bid; China Criticizes Philippine ShipsPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. denies involvement in the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. China also takes action against Philippine ships near a disputed reef in the South China Sea, accusing them of illegal activity.
Read more »
PH under pressure from China to cede claims in West Philippine Sea —DNDLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »