MANILA, Philippines — Local government units (LGUs) have been urged by a senator to pass an ordinance banning Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) within their jurisdictions. ADVERTISEMENTBut Porac Mayor Jaime Capil was quick to dismiss speculations that he is a protector of the offshore gaming firm. Meanwhile, Tarlac’s Bamban town Mayor Alice Guo was implicated in another illegal Pogo firm raided by authorities in March this year. READ: Pogo raid in Pampanga yields suspected Chinese military uniforms, pinsDocumentary evidence supposedly linking Guo to Zuan Yuan Technology Inc were reportedly found during the raid. “Meron kaming Pogo ban ordinance dito sa Valenzuela,” he pointed out in a Viber message.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 14, 2024 22:38 UTC