MANILA, Philippines — Authorities have uncovered the illegal operation of a Philippine online gambling operator (POGO) in a Makati City condominium, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said Wednesday. According to NCRPO, its Regional Support Units, Southern Police District, Philippine National Police, Makati City Police, and Makati City Business Permits and Licensing Office raided the POGO located at the 4th floor of a condominium in Barangay Olympia since its operation during an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) is prohibited. Arrested during the raid were 63 Chinese and 13 Filipinos, police said. A certain Xiao Bao is the alleged owner of the POGO and he remains at large, NCRPO said. Tuesday’s raid in Makati City was conducted after the government said POGOs will be allowed to partially operate despite the prevailing strict quarantine provided that they meet certain requirements and follow strict health protocols.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 06, 2020 13:25 UTC