10,000 more POGO visas downgradedThe site of Smart Web Technology, a Philippine offshore gaming operator on 50 Williams St. Pasay City, which was raided in 2023. MANILA, Philippines — More than 10,000 visas of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) foreign workers have already been downgraded their visas, the Bureau of Immigration announced. It is a significant increase from the 5,955 visas downgraded as of September 24. We encourage POGO workers to file as early as possible to avoid complications," newly appointed Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said in a statement. On September 28, the bureau said over 3,000 POGO workers had voluntarily left the country after their visa downgrade.

Source: Philippine Star October 07, 2024 20:02 UTC