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8K ‘downgraded’ POGO workers still in Philippines
By J.Lo
“Ang importante po diyan ay they are accounted for, most voluntarily departed, substantial number,” Immigration Commissioner Joel Viado said significant number of foreign workers employed by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), whose visas were downgraded, are still staying in the country.
In press conference Viado said estimated 8,000 foreign nationals whose visas were downgraded have not yet exited the country.
Meanwhile, fewer than thousand foreign POGO workers remain unaccounted for, according to Viado.
Viado noted there are around 33,000 foreign workers of POGOs registered with Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).
Of these, Viado stated 23,000 to 24,000 had voluntarily departed.
Automatic revocation of still-existing POGO licenses started on December 15.
In November, Marcos issued Executive Order No. 74, extending ban on POGOs and internet gaming licenses to include illegal offshore gaming activities, new applications, renewals and cessation of operations.
Marcos initially declared ban on POGOs during his third State of the Nation Address last July due to alleged unlawful activities that were subjects of congressional inquiries.
In response, government agencies like PAOCC, Department of Justice and Bureau of Immigration began implementing measures to downgrade visas of foreign POGO workers, starting October 15.
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