Senator Raffy Tulfo has filed a resolution urging the Senate to investigate the ongoing operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country.
This comes despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s previous pronouncement to ban POGOs during his State of the Nation Address. Tulfo emphasized that it is crucial to examine and resolve this issue, as it could harm the integrity of the Philippine government.
Recently, a joint raid by the Bureau of Immigration and the National Bureau of Investigation uncovered an illegal POGO hub in Barangay Tambo, Parañaque City. Authorities apprehended over 400 foreign nationals, including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Indonesians, during the operation.
Reports revealed that the suspects were allegedly involved in love scams and illegal online gambling.
Tulfo’s resolution calls for accountability and stricter measures to address the loopholes that allow POGO operations to persist despite clear directives against them. He stressed the importance of protecting the country’s reputation and ensuring that laws are effectively enforced.
