Time to make POGO illegal amid rise in crimes linked to it – Pimentel

MANILA, Philippines --- It's time to make the Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) illegal considering the increase of kidnappings linked to the industry, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III said on Saturday. "Prohibit it," Pimentel said, speaking in Filipino, in an interview with AM radio station DWIZ. "The situation is getting to be disturbing. "The Republic of the Philippines has been turned into a playground by foreigners who are undesirable visitors." "I am convinced that inviting POGO is detrimental to the Republic of the Philippines," he went on. "We already have problems with law and order just among ourselves. But now, with these foreigners, our prob...

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