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SENATOR Joel Villanueva has filed a measure seeking the total ban of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators in the country.In a statement, Villanueva said Senate Bill 2752 also includes repealing of the law taxing Pogo s, as well as the permanent cancellation of Pogo licenses issued by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation and ecozones.The measure aims to enforce the order of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Mas lamang po ang perwisyo kaysa pakinabang mula sa Pogo na humihila sa atin sa kumunoy ng kasamaan. Huwag nating panghinayangan ang pagpapalayas sa kanila,' he added.Once enacted into law, Pogos should cease their operation within 30 days.Failure or refusal of the firms to close operations shall subject the responsible officers to imprisonment of 12 to 20 years or a fine of P100 million or both, and will subject the foreign offenders to deportation after service of sentence.
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