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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the nation’s gaming regulator, which is facing the possibility of being disbanded in favor of a smaller agency, attempted to address these concerns in July 2023. It implemented new regulations for POGOs, rebranding them as “Internet Gaming Licensees” (IGLs) and imposing stricter operational guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These reforms aimed to improve transparency and mitigate potential illegal activities within the industry. However, the recent calls for a complete ban suggest these efforts might be falling short.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China pressures the Philippines to turn off POGOs.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To further tighten control, the DOLE has pledged to significantly tighten its screening process for foreign workers seeking permits to work in the offshore gaming sector. This move aims to ensure that only qualified individuals with legitimate purposes are employed and to minimize the risk of involvement in illegal activities. The stricter screening process will likely involve enhanced background checks, verification of employment purpose, and potentially stricter language proficiency requirements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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